Allergy Panel, Region 8, Weeds

Allergy Panel, Region 8, Weeds

Test Code

7988
86003 (x5)
CPT Code is subject to a Medicare Limited Coverage Policy and may require a signed ABN when ordering.
7988
86003 (x5)
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 Panel, Region 8, Weeds -

This panel tests for specific IgE antibodies to 5 weeds that are commonly associated with allergies 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:
  • Mugwort (w6)
  • Lamb's Quarters (Goose Foot) (w10)
  • Russian Thistle (w11)
  • Scale (w15)
  • Firebush (w17)

Methodology

Immunoassay (IA)

Reference Range(s)

See Laboratory Report

Alternative Name(s)

ImmunoCAP®

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined
IgE allergy testing for:
Mugwort (w6)
Lamb's Quarters (Goose Foot) (w10)
Russian Thistle (w11)
Scale (w15)
Firebush (w17)

Methodology

Immunoassay (IA)

Reference Range(s)

See Laboratory Report

Alternative Name(s)

ImmunoCAP®
Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

1.5 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
1.5 mL serum
0.15 mL/allergen
Serum separator tube (SST)
Room temperature
Room temperature: 14 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days
Service Area must be determined
This test is not available in all locations. Please provide ACCOUNT INFORMATION NEEDED to confirm Test Code for the lab that services your account or to find available tests you can order.
In-home collection is not available in your area through Quest Mobile.
Test Details

Clinical Significance

Test Resources

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