Test Code MRAST RAST, Mini Allergen Panel
Performing Laboratory
Lima Memorial Health System Laboratory
Specimen Requirements
Preferred:
Container/Tube: Serum gel (SST-Gel) tube
Minimum Volume: 1.0 mL
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge within 2 hours.
Also Acceptable:
Container/Tube: Plain, Red Top
Reference Values
| Test | Reference Range |
|---|---|
| IgE, Total |
0 Days-5 Months: 2-13 KU/L 6 Months-11 Months: 2-34 KU/L 1 Year-2 Years: 2-97 KU/L 3 Years: 2-199 KU/L 4 Years-6 Years: 2-307 KU/L 7 Years-8 Years: 2-403 KU/L 9 Years-12 Years: 2-696 KU/L 13 Years- 15 Years: 2-629 KU/L 16 Years-17 Years: 2-537 KU/L 18 Years+: 2-214 KU/L
|
| D. farinae (Dust mite) | <0.10 KU/L |
| Cat Dander | <0.10 KU/L |
| Dog Dander | <0.10 KU/L |
| Bermuda Grass | <0.10 KU/L |
| Alternaria alternata | <0.10 KU/L |
| Oak | <0.10 KU/L |
| Elm | <0.10 KU/L |
| Common Ragweed | <0.10 KU/L |
| June Grass | <0.10 KU/L |
| English Plantain | <0.10 KU/L |
Specimen Stability
Ambient: 8 hours
Refrigerate: 1 week
Frozen: aliquot for longer storage
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Methodology
ImmunoCAP
Test Classification and CPT Coding
86003 - Allergen specific IgE
82785 - Total IgE