Specimen:
Collect
- One SST
Also Acceptable:
- One Green Top (Li Heparin)
- One Green Top (Na Heparin)
- One Lavender (EDTA)
- One Pink Top (EDTA)
- One Red Top
Submit
- 0.5 mL (Min:0.3 mL) Serum . Submit Refrigerated. Submit in a Standard Transport Tube.
Also Acceptable:
- 0.5 mL (Min:0.3 mL) Plasma . Submit Refrigerated. Submit in a Standard Transport Tube.
Special Handling
- Avoid Repeated Freeze/Thaw Cycles
- Recommend a Total IgE (Test 2274) be ordered in addition to allergen testing
Stability
Ambient: 1 Day(s); Refrigerated: 1 Week(s); Frozen: 12 Month(s); Incubated: Unacceptable
Methodology
- Fluorescent Enzyme Immunoassay (ImmunoCAP)
Performed
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Reported
1-3 Day(s)
CPT Codes
- 86001
Components
- 80011 - CASHEW
Last Updated: January 20, 2025 @ 10:13 am
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