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Test Code STNG Stinging Insect Allergy Panel

Important Note

PROFILE INCLUDES:
I1A Honeybee (A. mellifera), I2A White-faced Hornet (D. maculata), I3X Common wasp, yellow jacket (Vespula spp), I4 Paper wasp (Polistes spp), I5 Yellow hornet (D. arenaria)
 

Additional Codes

LAB3581

Specimen Type

Blood

Preferred Collection Container

SST

Acceptable Collection Container

SST, R-NoGel

Collection Instructions

Routine Venipunture

Collection Volume

This panel requires 2 mL blood in SST or Red Top. If additional Allergy Testing is ordered,See individual tests for further draw requirements.

Minimum Collection Volume

1 mL. If additional Allergy Testing is ordered,See individual tests for further draw requirements.

Testing Volume

0.5 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 deg C

Day(s) and Time(s) Performed

Monday through Friday; Day Shift

EPIC Code

LAB3581

Patient Preparation

None

Transport

Refrigerated

STAT Availability

No

Turn Around Time

1-3 days

Lab Department

Chemistry

CPT

86003 x5

Methodology

Flourescent Enzyme Immunoassay, ImmunoCAP