Test Code BRAP Basic Respiratory Allergy Panel
Specimen Type
Blood
Preferred Collection Container
SST
Collection Instructions
Routine Venipunture
Collection Volume
This panel requires 10 mL (2 completely full SSTs or Red Tops). If additional Allergy Testing is ordered,See individual tests for further draw requirements.
Minimum Collection Volume
4 mL. If additional Allergy Testing is ordered,See individual tests for further draw requirements.
Testing Volume
1.8 mL Serum (0.05 mL x number of allergens) + 0.25 mL dead space
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Rejection Criteria
Quantity Not Sufficent
Specimen Storage and Stability
Specimens are stored for 1 week at 2-6�C
Day(s) and Time(s) Performed
Monday through Friday; Day Shift
Methodology
Flourescent Enzyme Immunoassay, ImmunoCAP
Acceptable Collection Container
SST, R-NoGel
Patient Preparation
None
Transport
Refrigerated
STAT Availability
No
Turn Around Time
1-3 days
Lab Department
Chemistry
CPT
82785; 86003 x14
LOINC
6833-8; 6098-8; 6181-2; 6078-0; 6265-3; 6020-2; 6025-1; 6278-6; 15283-5; 6090-5; 6189-5; 6085-5; 6096-2; 6095-4; 19113-0