Test Code CAP Childhood Allergy Profile
Cerner Test Code
CAP
Acceptable Collection Tube(s) or Specimen
Preferred: Gold SST
Acceptable: Red Top or Lavender
Specimen Draw Volume
Volume: 3.0 mL
Minimum Volume: 2.0 mL
Processing Instructions
Draw 3.0 mLs of blood in a Gold SST tube. Allow tube to clot for 30 minutes, centrifuge, and refrigerate. Panel requires a minimum of 1 mL of serum.
Stability
Stability: Refrigerated 1 week, >1 week, freeze
Performed Test Frequency
Tuesday|Thursday
CPT(s)
86003 X 15|82785
Methodology
Fluorescent Enzyme Immunoassay
Performing Location
MercyOne Des Moines Laboratory, Microbiology
Panel Includes
D. Pteronyssinus (Mite) IgE
D. Farinae (Mite) IgE
Cat Dander IgE
Dog Dander IgE
Egg White IgE
Peanut IGE
Soybean IgE
Milk IgE
Shrimp IGE
Walnut IGE
Codfish (Whitefish) IgE
Wheat IGE
Cockroach IgE
Cladosporium herbarum IgE
Alternaria alternata IgE
Total IgE