Test Code NUTPN Nut Allergy Panel
Additional Codes
Test code |
Full Test Name |
Available Separately |
Always Performed |
ALME |
Almond, IgE |
Yes |
Yes |
BZNE |
Brazil nut, IgE |
Yes |
Yes |
CSHNE |
Cashew nut, IgE |
Yes |
Yes |
CCNTE |
Coconut, IgE |
Yes |
Yes |
HZNE |
Hazel nut, IgE |
Yes |
Yes |
PCNE |
Pecan nut, IgE |
Yes |
Yes |
PISTE |
Pistachio, IgE |
Yes |
Yes |
WLNTE |
Walnut, IgE |
Yes |
Yes |
PINUTE |
Pine Nut (Pignoles), IgE |
Yes |
Yes |
Specimen Type
Blood
Container/Tube
Red top vacutainer
Offsite Collection Instructions
Collect blood from venipuncture. Refrigerate to
2-8°C
and transport with cold packs to UCM.
Turnaround Time
Testing will be performed within 24 hours ( Monday through
Friday)
Preferred Volume
12mL
UCMC Collection Instructions
Collect blood from venipuncture. Transport immediately
to
the laboratory or refrigerate to 2-8 °C until
transported.
Test Usage
It is intended for in vitro diagnostic use as an aid in the
clinical diagnosis of IgE mediated allergic disorders in
conjunction with other clinical findings.
Synonyms
Allergy, Allergy Panel, IgE
Specimen Minimum Volume
10mL
DAY(S) AND TIME(S) PERFORMED
Monday through Friday
STAT DAY(S) AND TIME(S) PERFORMED
Not available
CPT
86003, 82785
Method Name
Fluorescence Enzyme Immunoassay (FEIA)
Reference Values
IgE kU/L |
Interpretation |
< 0.35 |
Negative |
≥ 0.35 |
Positive |