Allergy Evaluation 8,  Arid Southwest

Allergy Evaluation 8,  Arid Southwest

Test Code

7812
86003 (x10)
CPT Code is subject to a Medicare Limited Coverage Policy and may require a signed ABN when ordering.
7812
86003 (x10)
CPT Code is subject to a Medicare Limited Coverage Policy and may require a signed ABN when ordering.
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Clinical Significance

Allergy Evaluation 8,  Arid Southwest -

This panel tests for specific IgE antibodies to 10 common environmental allergens in the arid southwest region of the United States. Allergen-specific serum IgE testing is considered comparable to skin testing and may be preferred in some clinical situations. However, a positive test result only indicates that a patient is sensitized to the allergen of concern. Many IgE-sensitized individuals do not develop any symptoms when exposed to the allergen. A diagnosis of allergy should only be made by a trained medical provider after conducting a thorough clinical evaluation [1].

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Test Details

Includes

  • IgE allergy testing for:
  • Alternaria alternata (m6)
  • Bermuda grass (g2)
  • Cat Dander (e1)
  • Cladopsorium herbarum (m2)
  • Dermatophagoides farinae (d2)
  • Dog Dander (e5)
  • False Ragweed (w4)
  • Mountain Cedar (t6)
  • Perennial Rye Grass (g5)
  • Rough Pigweed (w14)

Methodology

Immunoassay (IA)

Reference Range(s)

See Laboratory Report

Alternative Name(s)

ImmunoCAP®

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

IgE allergy testing for:
Alternaria alternata (m6)
Bermuda grass (g2)
Cat Dander (e1)
Cladopsorium herbarum (m2)
Dermatophagoides farinae (d2)
Dog Dander (e5)
False Ragweed (w4)
Mountain Cedar (t6)
Perennial Rye Grass (g5)
Rough Pigweed (w14)

Methodology

Immunoassay (IA)

Reference Range(s)

See Laboratory Report

Alternative Name(s)

ImmunoCAP®

Preferred Specimen(s)

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

3 mL serum
0.15 mL/allergen
Serum separator tube (SST)
Room temperature
Room temperature: 14 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days
Not offered in Quest Nichols Institute - Chantilly, VA | 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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