Laboratory Services

Pediatric Allergy Panel

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Updated Test Information:

Test Description
Pediatric Allergy Panel
Synonym(s)

Childhood, Profile

Test ID
CHILDHOOD
General Information

An allergen is a type of antigen that initiates an immune response. After this initiation, also called sensitization, an allergic individual will produce IgE against that allergen. Specific IgE can be used to determine allergen sensitization, potential anaphylaxis response, and aid in disease management. Assay results should be used in conjunction with clinical findings and other serological tests.

Specimen Type

Serum

Specimen Requirements

Tiger

Alternate Specimen Type

Plasma (Na-Heparin or EDTA)

Minimum Sample Volume

3 mL

Pediatric Min. Volume (if applicable)

1.5 ml

Additional Processing Details

Preferred: Centrifuge serum samples (SST, Red Top) within 2 hours of collection.
Alternate: if centrifuging is not possible, uncentrifuged serum samples (SST, Red Top) are acceptable.
Caution: Add-on testing may not be possible on serum samples that are received uncentrifuged. Serum/plasma samples are not to be repeatedly frozen and thawed, since this can cause analyte deterioration. They are to be thawed only once.

Stability

Stored at 2-8˚C: 7 Days
Specimens may be kept at controlled room temperature for shipping purposes only. Otherwise, they should be stored at 2-8˚C if assayed within 7 days or -20˚C for longer-term storage.

Methodology

Fluorescent enzyme immunoassay (FEIA)

Estimated TAT

2-5 days

Testing Schedule

Monday-Saturday, alternating days

Test Includes

Alternaria alternate, Cat Dander, Cladosporium herbarum, Cockroach (German), Cod (fish), D. farina, D. pteronyssinus, Dog Dander, Egg White, Milk (Cow), Mouse Urine, Peanut, Shrimp, Soybean, Walnut (Nut), Wheat, Total IgE

CPT Code(s)

86003x16
82785

Reference Range File INCYTE Allergy Reference Values
Performing Lab

Incyte Diagnostics

LOINC Code(s)

6833-8, 6098-8, 6182-2, 6106-9, 6206-7, 6248-9, 7258-7, 6246-3, 6273-7, 6082-2, 6276-0, 30170-5, 6075-6, 6020-2, 6095-4, 6096-2, 19113-0