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HelpTest Code LAB3859 Allergen Brazil Nut IgE w/Rflx to Components
Additional Codes
AL BRAZWRFLX
Clinical System Name
Allergen Brazil Nut IgE w/Rflx to Components
Sample Requirements
Specimen: Whole Blood
Container(s): Gold SST, Red, or Gold Microtainer
Preferred Vol: 3.0 mL
Minimum Vol: 1.5 mL
Processing Instructions
Reject due to:
Spin: Y
Aliquot: Y
Temp: 2 - 8 C
Storage Location: Store the aliquot in the CPA refrigerator, Send Outs rack.
Off-site Collection: Separate from cells within two hours of collection. Transfer serum to a plastic aliquot tube.
Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Room Temp | 14 d |
| Refrigerated | 14 d | |
| Frozen | 30 d |
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
33608 Ortega Highway
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92690-6130
Phone Number: (800) 553-5445
Department
Department: Send Outs
Phone Number: (206) 987-2563
Availability
| STAT | Performed | TAT |
|---|---|---|
| N | T - Sa | 3 - 5 d |
Methodology
Method: Immunoassay (IA)
Analytical Volume: 0.65 mL Serum
Limitations:
Reference Range
| Reference Range(s) | |
| Ber e1 | <0.10 kU/L |
CPT Codes
86003 (base allergen)
86008 (reflexive component)
Send Out Instructions
| Reference Test Name: | Brazil Nut Component |
| Reference Lab Test Code: | 94469 |
| Instructions: | Send out Monday through Friday with the Quest courier. |