Test Details
Mnemonic
F88
Ordering Code
3062140
CPT-4 Code(s)
86003
Specimen Information
Collect
Serum separator tube (SST)
Specimen Preparation
Centrifuge, separate serum and send 0.5 mL serum for every 5 allergens in a screw capped plastic vial.
Alternate Specimen
Plasma: EDTA, Heparin (sodium or lithium)
Serum: Red top
Serum: Red top
Minimum Volume
0.3 mL
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Stability
Room temperature: Undetermined
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: Undetermined
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: Undetermined
Methodology
Fluorescent Enzyme Immunoassay
Reference Range
CLASS kU/L Level of Allergen
Specific IgE Antibody
0 <0.10 Undetectable
0/1 0.10-0.34 Very Low Level
1 0.35-0.69 Low Level
2 0.70-3.49 Moderate Level
3 3.50-17.4 High Level
4 17.5-49.9 Very High Level
5 50-100 Very High Level
6 >100 Very High Level
Specific IgE Antibody
0 <0.10 Undetectable
0/1 0.10-0.34 Very Low Level
1 0.35-0.69 Low Level
2 0.70-3.49 Moderate Level
3 3.50-17.4 High Level
4 17.5-49.9 Very High Level
5 50-100 Very High Level
6 >100 Very High Level
Performing Laboratory
Warde Medical Laboratory
New York DOH Approval Status
Yes