Jack Mackerel/Scad (f60) IgE

Test Code

2560

CPT Code(s)

86003

CPT Code is subject to a Medicare Limited Coverage Policy and may require a signed ABN when ordering.

Test Code

2560

CPT Code(s)

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

Jack Mackerel/Scad (f60) IgE - This test is an allergen-specific IgE antibody test that quantifies an individual’s IgE response to jack Mackerel/scad. It is an in vitro quantitative assay, which is intended to be used in conjunction with other clinical information to aid in the diagnosis of food allergy [1].

While allergen-specific serum IgE testing is considered comparable to skin testing in many instances, both the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology and the American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology recognize that allergen-specific serum IgE testing may be preferred in some clinical ...

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®

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

0.3 mL serum

Minimum Volume

0.15 mL/allergen

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

Preferred Specimen(s)

0.3 mL serum

Minimum Volume

0.15 mL/allergen

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

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

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

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