Ficus Species (k81) IgE

Ficus Species (k81) IgE

Test Code

23861
86003
CPT Code is subject to a Medicare Limited Coverage Policy and may require a signed ABN when ordering.
23861
86003
CPT Code is subject to a Medicare Limited Coverage Policy and may require a signed ABN when ordering.
Not offered in 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.

Clinical Significance

Ficus Species (k81) IgE - Ficus benjamina (Fb) is a tropical non-flowering plant used ornamentally in homes and public places such as offices and hospitals. The allergens are located in the sap of the plant, as well as in dust collected from leaf surfaces and on the floor, where the allergens may persist of several months after removal of the plant. The main route for sensitization is likely inhalation of airborne dust emanating from the leaves of the plant. Non-atopic patients have been reported to develop allergic rhinoconjunctivitis, contact urticaria and asthma caused by Fb. A frequent association between sensitization ...

Test Resources

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Test Details

Methodology

Immunoassay (IA)

Alternative Name(s)

ImmunoCAP®

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined

Methodology

Immunoassay (IA)

Alternative Name(s)

ImmunoCAP®
Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

0.3 mL serum

Minimum Volume

0.15 mL

Transport Container

Serum separator tube (SST)

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

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

Reject Criteria

Gross hemolysis

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined
0.3 mL serum
0.15 mL
Serum separator tube (SST)
Room temperature
Room temperature: 14 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days
Gross hemolysis
Service Area must be determined
Not offered in 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

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