Updated Test

Effective Date

08/13/2024

Notes

Update to specimen preparation, minimum volume, alternate specimen, stability, and LOINC codes

Specimen Preparation: Centrifuge, separate serum and send 0.5 mL serum for every 5 allergens in a screw capped plastic vial.

Minimum Volume: 0.3 mL

Alternate Specimen:

Plasma: EDTA, Heparin (sodium or lithium)
Serum: Red top

Stability:

Room temperature: Undetermined
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: Undetermined

LOINC codes:

Result Code Name LOINC Code AOE/Prompt
3061253 Fire Ant, IgE 6117-6 No
3061256 Fire Ant Class 6934-4 No

Test Details

Mnemonic

I70

Ordering Code

3061250

CPT-4 Codes(s)

86003