Test Code PNUTE Peanut, IGE

Specimen Collection Requirements

Allergen, Food, Peanut IgE

Dept	Chemistry
Collection Cont.	SST
Specimen	Serum
Transport temp	Refrigerated Temperature
Specimen Volume	Preferred Volume: 1 mL; Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL
Also acceptable	Red Top Tube
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:
Performed	Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Reported	Same Day
Methodology	Fluoroenzymeimmunoassay (ImmunoCAP)
CPT	86003
LOINC	6206-7
Stability	Room Temperature: only for transport; Refrigerated: 7 Days
Ref range:	<0.1 kUA/L None Detected ≥0.1 kUA/l Sensitization Detected
Notes	Requires 0.5 mL for the initial allergen and an additional 0.2mL for every additional allergen
	ordered.