Nut Allergy Panel

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Allergy Panel for Nuts

Quest Code
900354


Test Code
NUT


CPT Codes
86003x8

Includes
Peanut (f13) IgE
Hazelnut (f17) IgE
Brazil Nut (f18) IgE
Almond (f20) IgE
Pecan Nut (f201) IgE
Cashew Nut (f202) IgE
Pistachio (f203) IgE
Walnut (f256) IgE


Preferred Specimen
2.4 mL serum collected in a serum separator tube (SST)


Minimum Volume
1.2 mL


Other Acceptable Specimens
2.4 mL serum collected in a no additive (red-top) tube, transferred to a plastic screw-cap vial


Transport Temperature
Room temperature


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


Methodology
Immunoassay

Setup Schedule
Monday-Friday a.m.


Report Available
4 Days

Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
Chantilly, VA




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.