Test Code RAP Respiratory Allergy Panel
Specimen Type
Blood
Preferred Collection Container
SSTCollection 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
)
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
Alias
Respiratory Panel,Respiratory Allergy
Ordering Info
PROFILE INCLUDES:
IgE, Common Dust Mite (Dermatoph Pteronyssssinus and farinae), Cat Dander, Dog Dander, Bermuda Grass (Cynodon dactuylon), Timothy Grass (phleum pratense), Coakroach, Penicillium notatum, Cladosporium herbarum, Aspergillus fumigatus, Alternaria alternata, Maple (box elder, Acer negindo), Birch (Betula verrucosa), Mountain cedar (Juniperus sabinoides), Oak (Quercus alba), Elm (Ulmus americana), Walnut (Juglans californica), Maple Leaf Sycamore/London plane,Cottonweed (Populous deltoides), White Ash (Fraxinus americana), Pecan/Hickory (Carya soecue/ pecan), Mulberry tree, Common Ragweed (short, Ambrosia elatior), Russian Thistle (saltwort , Salsola kali), Rough pigweed (Amaranthus retroflexus), Sheep sorrel (Rumex acetosella), Rough Marshelder (Iva), Nettle (Urtica diocia)
EPIC Code
LAB1307
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