Test Code FAPA Food Allergy Profile
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 mLs Gold SST tube. Allow tube to clot, centrifuge and refrigerate. Panel requires a minimum of 1 mL of serum.
Stability
Stability: Refrigerated 7 days, Frozen 14 days
Performed Test Frequency
Tuesday|Thursday
Methodology
Fluorescent Enzyme Immunoassay
CPT(s)
86003 X 15
Performing Location
MercyOne Des Moines Laboratory, Microbiology
Cerner Test Code
FAPA
Panel Includes
Egg White IgE
Peanut IgE
Soybean IgE
Milk IgE
Shrimp IgE
Walnut IgE
Codfish (Whitefish) IgE
Scallop IgE
Wheat IgE
Sesame IgE
Hazelnut IgE
Cashew IGE
Almond IgE
Salmon IgE
Tuna IgE