Test Code SHELPN Shellfish Allergy Panel
Additional Codes
Test Code |
Full Test Name |
Available Separately |
Always Performed |
CLAME |
Clam, IgE |
Yes |
Yes |
CRABE |
Crab, IgE |
Yes |
Yes |
LBSTRE |
Lobster, IgE |
Yes |
Yes |
OYSTE |
Oyster, IgE |
Yes |
Yes |
SCLPE |
Scallop, IgE |
Yes |
Yes |
SHRMPE |
Shrimp, IgE |
Yes |
Yes |
Specimen and Container/Tube
Blood
Red top vacutainer
Volume
Preferred Volume
6.0 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume
4.0 mL
Pediatric Volume
4.0 mL
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 shellfish.
Test Components
Serum
Methodology
Fluorescence Enzyme Immunoassay (FEIA)
CPT Codes
86003
LOINC Codes
Not provided
Turnaround Time
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Synonyms/Search Keywords
Allergy, Allergy Panel, IgE
Shellfish
Last Reviewed Date
08/20/2024