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HelpTest Code DERMPTER Allergen Dermatophagoides Pteronyssinus IgE
Cerner Test Code
DERMPTER
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 7 days, Frozen 14 days
Performed Test Frequency
Tuesday|Thursday
CPT(s)
86003
Methodology
Flourescent Enzyme Immunoassay
Performing Location
MercyOne Des Moines Laboratory, Microbiology