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Test Code RF279 Chilipepper

Important Note

As of 3/25/2025 this test is no longer avaliable due to a national reagent shortage. There is no alternative test avaliable. 

Methodology

Flourescent Enzyme Immunoassay, ImmunoCAP

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

Chili Pepper,Cayenne Pepper,Capsicum frutescens

Ordering Info

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

EPIC Code

LAB1480

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

STAT Availability

No