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Test Code AALTER Allergen Alternaria Alternata IgE

Cerner Test Code

AALTER

Acceptable Collection Tube(s) or Specimen

Preferred: Gold SST

Acceptable: Red Top or Lavender

Specimen Draw Volume

Volume: 2.0 mL

Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL

 

**Note: If Allergens were ordered individually:
If less than 5 Allergens were ordered 0.50 mL
If 5-10 Allergens were ordered 1.0 mL
If 10-20 Allergens were ordered 2.0 mL

Processing Instructions

Draw in a Gold SST tube. Allow tube to clot for 30 minutes, centrifuge, and refrigerate

Stability

Stability: Refrigerated 1 week, Frozen 2 weeks

Performed Test Frequency

Thursday

CPT(s)

86003

Methodology

Flourescent Enzyme Immunoassay

Performing Location

MercyOne Des Moines Laboratory, Microbiology