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Test Code F449 Allergen, RSES I 1, Sesame Seed, IgE

Important Note

This is a single allergen immunoglobulin E (IgE) antibody test.

Additional Codes

F449

Methodology

Flourescent Enzyme Immunoassay, ImmunoCAP

CPT

86008

Specimen Type

Blood

Preferred Collection Container

SST

Collection Volume

1 mL. For 1-25 allergens collect 5 mL (1 full SST or Red Top). For 25-50 Tests  collect 10 mL (2 completely full SSTs or Red Tops).

Minimum Collection Volume

0.6 mL. For 1-25 allergens collect 5 mL (1 full SST or Red Top) . For 25-50 allergens  collect 10 mL  (2 completely full SSTs or Red Tops).

Collection Instructions

Routine Venipuncture

Transport

Refrigerated

Rejection Criteria

Quantity Not Sufficent

Specimen Storage and Stability

Specimens are stored for 1 week at 2-6° C.

Turn Around Time

1-3 days

Lab Department

Chemistry

EPIC Code

LAB1903

Acceptable Collection Container

R-NoGel

Testing Volume

0.3 mL of Serum for single allergen, includes 0.25 mL dead space. For more than one allergen: (0.05 mL x number of allergens) + 0.25 mL dead space

Patient Preparation

None

Day(s) and Time(s) Performed

Monday through Friday; Day Shift

STAT Availability

No

LOINC

100350-8

Alias

RSES I 1