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

Minimum Volume

0.3 mL

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Stability

Room temperature: Undetermined
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: Undetermined

Methodology

Fluorescent Enzyme Immunoassay
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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
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Performing Laboratory

Warde Medical Laboratory
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New York DOH Approval Status

Yes
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