Cockroach (i6) IgE
Test Code
2736
86003
CPT Code is subject to a Medicare Limited Coverage Policy and may require a signed ABN when ordering.
Clinical Significance
Cockroach (i6) IgE -
This allergen-specific IgE antibody test quantifies an individual's IgE response to German cockroach, an insect commonly found in urban environments with temperate climates. Exposure to cockroach allergens is associated with asthma, especially among children and young adults [1]. This test is an in vitro quantitative assay that is intended to be used in conjunction with other clinical information to aid in the diagnosis of allergic diseases [2].
While allergen-specific serum IgE testing is considered comparable to skin testing in many instances, both the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, ...
Test Resources
Topic Brief
Component Testing for Food AllergyTest Details
Preferred Specimen(s)
0.3 mL serum
Transport Container
Serum separator tube (SST)
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 14 days
- Refrigerated: 14 days
- Frozen: 30 days
Setup Schedule, Minimum Volume
0.3 mL serum
Serum separator tube (SST)
Room temperature
Room temperature: 14 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days