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Test Code NUTPR Allergen Panel, Nuts w/Reflex Components, Serum

Performing Laboratory

Lima Memorial Health System Laboratory

Specimen Requirements

Preferred:
Container/Tube: Serum gel (SST-Gel) tube
Minimum Volume: 2.5ml 
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

Each specific allergen <0.10 KU/L

Specimen Stability

Ambient: 8 hours

Refrigerate: Up to 1 week

Frozen: aliquot for longer storage

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Friday

Methodology

ImmunoCAP

Test Classification and CPT Coding

82785 - Total IgE

86003 - Each allergen

Panel Information

Tests Included:
IgE, Total Brazil Nut, IgE*
Walnut (Food), IgE* Cashew Nut, IgE*
Peanut, IgE* Pecan Nut, IgE
Almond, IgE Hazelnut, IgE*

*Component testing will reflex if positive.