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HelpTest Code AL WEEDS Allergen Weed Panel
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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 | 7 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
CPT Codes
86003 (x 6)
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 |