Test Code AL WEEDS Allergen Weed Panel
Additional Codes
See Related tests below for panel components.
Clinical System Name
Allergen Weed Panel
Synonyms
RAST IgE Weed Panel
Weed Panel IgE Allergen
Sample Requirements
Specimen:Whole Blood
Container(s):Gold Top SST, Red
Preferred Vol:3 mL
Minimum Vol: 2 mL
Note:
Processing Instructions
Reject due to:
Spin:Y
Aliquot:Y
Temp:2 - 8 C
Storage location:CPA Refrigerator, FrigC rack, with requisition
Off-site collection: Spin blood and refrigerate serum aliquot with requisition
Note: Each additional allergen requires 50mcL in addition to the inital 0.3mL. 6 allergens would require 0.6 mL minimum volume.
Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| serum | Room temp | |
| Refrigerated | 14 d | |
| Frozen | 6 m |
Availability
| STAT | Performed | TAT |
|---|---|---|
| N | M, W, F | 2-4 d |
Performing Laboratory
Seattle Children's Laboratory
Department
Department: Chemistry
Location: Chem East
Phone Number: (206) 987-3694
Methodology
Method: 3rd generation Chemiluminescent Immunoassay on Siemens Immulite 2000 XPI
Analytical Volume: 0.6 mL
Limitations:
Reference Range
|
Class |
IgE kU/L |
Allergen Reactivity |
|
0 |
<0.35 |
Negative |
|
1 |
0.35-0.69 |
Low |
|
2 |
0.70-3.49 |
Moderate |
|
3 |
3.50-17.49 |
High |
|
4 |
17.50-52.49 |
Very High |
|
5 |
52.5-99.9 |
Very High |
|
6 |
>100 |
Very High |
CPT Codes
86003 (x 6)