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 |
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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: | |
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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.