Food Specific IgG Allergy (Adult) Panel

Food Specific IgG Allergy (Adult) Panel

Test Code

14788
86001 (x11)
14788
86001 (x11)
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Clinical Significance

Food Specific IgG Allergy (Adult) Panel - IgE-assays are the best-studied and most accepted serologic tests for evaluating food allergy status. However, some clinicians also use IgG tests when evaluating individuals for food allergies, sensitivities, or tolerance. Food-specific IgG is generally believed to be a normal physiological response to food exposures. Therefore, many professional organizations, including the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, the Canadian Society of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, and the European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, recommend against using IgG testing to diagnose food ...

Test Resources

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Test Details

Includes

  • Casein (f78) IgG
  • Cacao (Chocolate) (f93) IgG
  • Codfish (f3) IgG
  • Coffee (f221) IgG
  • Maize/Corn (f8) IgG
  • Egg White (f1) IgG
  • Peanut (f13) IgG
  • Soybean (f14) IgG
  • Tomato (f25) IgG
  • Wheat (f4) IgG
  • Yeast (Bakers/Brewers) (f45) IgG

Methodology

Immunoassay (IA)

Assay Category

This test was performed using a kit that has not been cleared or approved by the FDA. The analytical performance characteristics of this test have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. This test, and any food specific allergen IgG result, should not be used for the diagnosis of allergic or atopic disease states (except for sensitivity to milk in neonates and gluten sensitivity). The use of food specific allergen IgG results should be restricted to the assessment of response to therapeutic interventions.

This test is not available for New York patient testing.

Reference Range(s)

See Laboratory Report

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined
Casein (f78) IgG
Cacao (Chocolate) (f93) IgG
Codfish (f3) IgG
Coffee (f221) IgG
Maize/Corn (f8) IgG
Egg White (f1) IgG
Peanut (f13) IgG
Soybean (f14) IgG
Tomato (f25) IgG
Wheat (f4) IgG
Yeast (Bakers/Brewers) (f45) IgG

Methodology

Immunoassay (IA)
This test was performed using a kit that has not been cleared or approved by the FDA. The analytical performance characteristics of this test have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. This test, and any food specific allergen IgG result, should not be used for the diagnosis of allergic or atopic disease states (except for sensitivity to milk in neonates and gluten sensitivity). The use of food specific allergen IgG results should be restricted to the assessment of response to therapeutic interventions.

This test is not available for New York patient testing.

Reference Range(s)

See Laboratory Report
Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

3.5 mL serum

Minimum Volume

1.7 mL

Transport Container

Serum separator tube (SST)

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

  • Room temperature: 14 days
    Refrigerated: 14 days
    Frozen: 30 days

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined
3.5 mL serum
1.7 mL
Serum separator tube (SST)
Room temperature
Room temperature: 14 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days
Service Area must be determined
Ordering Restrictions may apply. Please provide SERVICE AREA INFORMATION to find available tests you can order.
Not offered in Quest Nichols Institute - Chantilly, VA | Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute (IFD) – San Juan Capistrano. Please provide SERVICE AREA INFORMATION to find available tests you can order.
In-home collection may be available in your area for purchase through Quest Mobile.
Test Details

Clinical Significance

Test Resources

Reference ranges are provided as general guidance only. To interpret test results use the reference range in the laboratory report.

The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidance and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.

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