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Epic Code MISCALLERGY Allergen Miscellaneous or Send Out

Important Note

Indicate complete test name when ordering.

Additional Codes

MISC ALLERGEN IGE 1 [LAB2111684]

MISC ALLERGEN IGE 2 [LAB3023]

MISC ALLERGEN IGE 3 [LAB3024]

MISC ALLERGEN IGE 4 [LAB3025]

MISC ALLERGEN IGE 5 [LAB3026]

ALLERGEN SEND OUT MISCELLANEOUS [LAB3022]

Test Name Alias

allergen | ImmunoCAP | RAST | Allergy | Allergen Specific IgE

Interface Order Alias

11164

Collection Instructions

Specimen Collection: Blood

Container(s): Gold Top (Serum Separator-SST Gel)

Preferred Volume to Collect: Full tube (5 mL)

Minimum Volume to Collect: 2.0 mL

Neonate Volume to Collect: 2.0 mL

Capillary collect ok? Yes

Microtainer acceptable: Yes

Collection Instructions:

  • Gently invert gold tube(s) 8 – 10 times to mix clot activator with blood.
  • Specimen should be processed within 2 hours – See Processing Instructions.
  • 1 full tube per 15 – 20 allergens.

 

Processing Instructions (Laboratory, Outpatient or Off-site collection)

  • Processed Specimen: Serum

  • Centrifuge/Spin: Yes

  • Aliquot: No

  • Processing Instructions: 

    • Allow blood to clot for 30 minutes in a vertical position and centrifuge within 2 hours. 

    • Minimum volume: 0.3 mL SERUM

    • Refrigerate after centrifugation.

  • Transport Temperature: Refrigerate

Rejection Criteria

  • Quantity not sufficient (QNS)

Specimen Stability

Ambient: 12 hours
Refrigerate: 7 days
Frozen: aliquot serum for longer storage
Laboratory Retention: 30 days

Test Frequency

Available Monday through Friday, usual TAT 1-3 days.

Performing Department

IMMUNOCHEMISTRY

Performing Department Laboratory Location

Spectrum Health Regional Laboratory, Grand Rapids, MI

Methodology

ImmunoCAP® System Fluorescence Enzyme Immunoassay (FEIA)

CPT

86003

CDM Code

80101978

Epic Test ID

1230100166

Mayo Access Code

SHO11164

Additional Information

Lab Staff:
For 1 allergen: 0.3mL serum
For more than 1 allergen: (0.05 mL x number of allergens) + 0.25mL dead space
1 tube per panel

Reviewed Date

3/4/2024