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HelpTest Code ALPPCSO Allergen, Pepper Cayenne (57610S)
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Eurofins Viracor Test Code: 57610S
Useful For
This assay is used to detect allergen specific-IgE using an enzyme immunoassay (EIA).
In vitro allergy testing is the primary testing mode for allergy diagnosis.
Synonyms/Keywords
Capsicum frutescens
Specimen Requirements
| Fasting Required | Specimen Type | Preferred Container/Tube | Acceptable Container/Tube | Specimen Volume | Specimen Minimum Volume (allows for 1 repeat) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No | Serum | Red Top Tube (RTT) | 0.5 mL | 340 uL |
Collection/Processing Instructions
- Collect 1-2 mL whole blood in red top tube.
- Centrifuge and transfer 0.5 mL serum into a transfer tube.
- Ship at ambient or frozen temperature Monday through Friday.
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Frozen | > 4 weeks |
| Refrigerated | 4 weeks | |
| Ambient | 4 weeks |
Rejection Criteria
Lipemia
Reference Range Information
| Performing Location | Reference Range | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Eurofins Viracor |
Class | IgE kU/L | Comment |
| 0 | <0.35 | Below Detection | |
| 1 | 0.35-0.69 | Low Positive | |
| 2 | 0.70-3.49 | Moderate Positive | |
| 3 | 3.50-17.49 | Positive | |
| 4 | 17.50-49.99 | Strong Positive | |
| 5 | >49.99 | Very Strong Positive | |
Performing Laboratory Name
Eurofins Viracor
Referral Laboratory Information
| Address | Telephone | Website Link | Marshfield Lab Account # |
|---|---|---|---|
|
18000 W 99th St, Suite 10 Lenexa, KS 66219 |
800-305-5198 | www.eurofins-viracor.com | 1082 |
Performing Information
| Performing Location | Day(s) Test Performed | Analytical Time | Methodology/Instrumentation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eurofins Viracor | Monday through Friday | 2-3 days | Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA) |
CPT Codes
| CPT | Modifier (if needed) |
Quantity | Description | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86003 |
Outreach CPT Codes
| CPT | Modifier (if needed) |
Quantity | Description | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86003 |