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Epic EAP: LAB8905
Epic Description: Childhood Allergy Panel
Specimen Type
Blood
Specimen Required
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Gold, Clot Activator with Inert Gel |
5.0 mL for 5 allergens | 1.0 mL for 1 allergen |
| Alternate | Red, No Anticoagulant, No gel OR Lavender, EDTA | 5.0 mL for 5 allergens | 1.0 mL for 1 allergen |
| Preferred Micropuncture | Gold Micro, Clot Activator with Inert Gel | 4 X 0.6 mL (3 allergens) | 2 X 0.6 mL (2 allergens) |
| Alternate Micropuncture | Red Micro, No anticoagulant, No gel | 4 X 0.6 mL (3 allergens) | 2 X 0.6 mL (2 allergens) |
Specimen Stability
7 days refrigerated; 14 days frozen
Instructions for Collection and Transport
Centrifuge specimen. Aliquot serum/plasma into screw-capped plastic tube. Transport refrigerated on freeze packs. Refrigerate if holding overnight.
Aliquot Requirements
Serum, Plasma
Optimum 3.0mL for 16 allergens
Minimum 1.2 mL
Performing Lab
Sendout Lab
Reference Lab: WARDE LAB order code CAP
Assay Frequency
Monday – Friday
Routine Turnaround Time
2-3 days, excluding weekends and holidays.
CSR Storage Requirements
Centrifuge specimen. Aliquot serum/plasma into screw-capped plastic tube. Refrigerate if holding overnight.
CPT Code Information
86003 x 16
82758