Test Code M6 Alternaria alternata
Methodology
Flourescent Enzyme Immunoassay, ImmunoCAP
CPT
86003
Specimen Type
Serum
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 Venipunture
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
Alias
Alternaria Alternata,Alternaria Tenu
Ordering Info
This is a single allergen immunoglobulin E (IgE) antibody test.
EPIC Code
LAB599
Acceptable Collection Container
SST, 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
Day(s) and Time(s) Performed
Monday through Friday; Day Shift
STAT Availability
No
LOINC
6020-2