Cow’s Milk (f2) IgE with Reflex to Milk Component Panel

Test Code

37900

CPT Codes
86003

Includes

If Cow's Milk (f2) IgE is ≥0.10 kU/L, then Milk Component Panel will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 86008 x3).
Milk Component Panel includes Alpha-lactalbumin (f76) IgE, Beta-lactoglobulin (f77) IgE and Casein (f78) IgE.

Preferred Specimen

1 mL serum

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Transport Container

Serum separator tube (SST)

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

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

Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)

Reference Range

See Laboratory Report

Clinical Significance

Patients with positive allergen IgE results may not have a true food allergy. Food component IgE tests offer more specific information to better predict the likelihood that a true food allergy exists and other details of potential clinical relevance.

Performing Laboratory

Quest Diagnostics-Seattle

1737 Airport Way S Suite 200

Seattle, WA 98134-1636

Last Updated: November 6, 2024

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.