Updated Test
Effective Date
08/13/2024
Included in Report
Updated Test
Updated Test
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 |
| 3060223 | Giant Ragweed, IgE | 6124-2 | No |
| 3060226 | Giant Ragweed Class | 6934-4 | No |
Test Details
Mnemonic
W3
Ordering Code
3060220
CPT-4 Codes(s)
86003