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ALLERGEN STINGING INSECTS7913X

Test Code
ALLGINSECT


Alias/See Also
ALLGINSECT


CPT Codes
86003 X 5

Includes
Allergens: Honey Bee;Paper Wasp;White-faced hornet; Yellow hornet; Yellow Jacket


Preferred Specimen
2 mL serum


Minimum Volume
1


Instructions
CHECK QUEST WEBSITE


Transport Container
SST


Transport Temperature
T


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 14 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days


Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)

Setup Schedule
Set up: Mon-Sat; Report available: Next day


Reference Range
See individual tests


Clinical Significance

This panel tests for specific IgE antibodies to 5 different stinging insects that are commonly associated with allergies. Allergen-specific serum IgE testing is considered comparable to skin testing and may be preferred in some clinical situations. However, a positive test result only indicates that a patient is sensitized to the allergen of concern. Many IgE-sensitized individuals do not develop any symptoms when exposed to the allergen. A diagnosis of allergy should only be made by a trained medical provider after conducting a thorough clinical evaluation [1].

More specific information about allergens included in this panel may be found on the Quest Diagnostics Test Directory.

Reference
1. Bernstein IL, et al. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol. 2008;100(3 Suppl 3)S1-S148.



Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
14225 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly, VA 20153




The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.