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Test Code SEAPAN Allergen Seafood Panel IgE

Cerner Test Code

SEAPAN

Acceptable Collection Tube(s) or Specimen

Preferred: Gold SST

Acceptable: Red Top

Specimen Draw Volume

Volume: 3.0 mL

Minimum Volume: 2.0 mL

 

**Peds 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
If more than 20 Allergens were ordered 3.0 mL

Processing Instructions

Draw in a Gold SST or Red Top tube. Allow tube to clot for 30 minutes and centrifuge.

Stability

Stability: Refrigerated 7 days, Frozen 14 days

Performed Test Frequency

Tuesday | Thursday

CPT(s)

86003|86003|86003|86003|86003|86003

Methodology

Fluorescent Enzyme Immunoassay

Performing Location

Test performed at Mercy Clinical Lab, Des Moines, IA, Microbiology.

Clinical Significance

Establishing a diagnosis of an allergy to Codfish (Whitefish) IGE, Crab IgE, Lobster IgE, Salmon IgE, Shrimp IgE, and/ or Tuna IgE. Defining the allergen responsible for eliciting signs and symptoms.

 

 Identifying allergens:

-Responsible for allergic disease and/or anaphylactic episode

-To confirm sensitization prior to beginning immunotherapy

-To investigate the specificity of allergic reactions to insect venom allergens, drugs, or chemical allergens

Panel Includes

Codfish (Whitefish) IGE

Crab IgE

Lobster IgE

Salmon IgE

Shrimp IgE

Tuna IgE