Peppertree (rt217) IgE
Test Code
30765
86003
CPT Code is subject to a Medicare Limited Coverage Policy and may require a signed ABN when ordering.
Clinical Significance
Peppertree (rt217) IgE - The determination of allergen-specific IgE Ab is a very sensitive first-order test for allergic disease. The presence of IgE Ab to peppertree is highly predictive of the likelihood that the individual will exhibit immediate hypersensitivity upon exposure to the allergen.
Test Resources
None found for this test
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Test Details
Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.
Alternative Name(s)
ImmunoCAP®
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
0.3 mL serum
0.15 mL/allergen
Serum separator tube (SST)
Room temperature
Room temperature: 14 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days