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Additional Codes
|
-4Test 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 and Container/Tube
Blood
Red top vacutainer
Collection Instructions
Offsite Collection Instructions
Collect blood from venipuncture. Refrigerate to 2-8°C and transport with cold packs to UCM.
UCMC Collection Instructions
Collect blood from venipuncture. Transport immediately to the laboratory or refrigerate to 2-8 °C until transported.
Specimen Handling and Transport Instructions
Collect blood from venipuncture. Refrigerate to 2-8C and transport with cold packs to UCM.
Rejection Criteria
Gross hemolysis
Gross lipemia
Reference Values
|
IgE kU/L |
Interpretation |
|
< 0.35 |
Negative |
|
>0.35 |
Positive |
Critical Values
N/A
Clinical Indications
Establishing a diagnosis of an allergy to nuts.
Test Components
Serum
CPT Codes
86003
LOINC Codes
6019-4
6081-4
6208-3
Methodology
Fluorescence Enzyme Immunoassay (FEIA)
Additional Information
N/A
Volume
Preferred Volume
12 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume
10 mL
Pediatric Volume
10 mL
Turnaround Time
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Synonyms/Search Keywords
Allergy, Allergy Panel, IgE
Nuts
Last Reviewed Date
08/20/2024