Test Code RAP Respiratory Allergy Panel
Methodology
Flourescent Enzyme Immunoassay, ImmunoCAP
Specimen Type
Blood
Preferred Collection Container
SSTCollection 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.
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
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
Acceptable Collection Container
SST, R-NoGel
Testing Volume
1.8 mL Serum (0.05 mL x number of allergens) + 0.25 mL dead space
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Patient Preparation
None
Day(s) and Time(s) Performed
Monday through Friday; Day Shift
STAT Availability
No