Chronic Urticaria Panel 1

Test code

16440

CPT code(s)*

84443, 86343, 86376, 86800

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Clinical significance

Chronic Urticaria Panel 1 - Chronic urticaria is a common skin disorder affecting 1% to 6% of the general population. It is characterized by repeated occurrence of short-lived cutaneous wheals accompanied by redness and itching. Autoimmune urticaria is defined by the presence of a functional IgG antibody to high-affinity IgE receptor (Fc epsilon RI alpha) or to IgE. These antibodies trigger mast cell and basophile degranulation by the engagement of Fc epsilon receptor. Functional IgG antibody to the receptor has been identified in approximately 30-40% of patients with chronic urticaria, and anti IgE antibody has been identified in another 5-10%.

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Details

Test details

Includes

Histamine Release (Chronic Urticaria)
Thyroid Peroxidase Antibodies (TPO)
Thyroglobulin Antibody
TSH

Methodology

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Assay category

This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.

Specimen requirements
Patient preparation	Patients taking calcineurin inhibitors should stop their medication for 72 hours prior to draw. Specimen collection after fluorescein dye angiography should be delayed for at least 3 days. For patients on hemodialysis, specimen collection should be delayed for 2 weeks after angiography. According to the assay manufacturer Siemens: samples containing fluorescein can produce falsely depressed values. Dietary supplements containing biotin may interfere in assays and may skew results to be either falsely high or falsely low. For patients receiving the recommended daily doses of biotin, draw samples at least 8 hours following the last biotin supplementation. For patients on mega-doses of biotin supplements, draw samples at least 72 hours following the last biotin supplementation.
Preferred specimen(s)	5.4 mL serum collected in a red-top tube (no gel)
Minimum volume	2.7 mL
Transport container	Transport tube
Transport temperature	Room temperature
Specimen stability	Room Temperature: 7 days Refrigerated: 7 days Frozen: 28 days
Reject criteria	Gross hemolysis • Lipemia • Icteric specimen • Specimen other than serum • Serum separator tube (SST)

Reference range(s)

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LOINC® codes

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