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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