Test Code BLOD0292 Sesame Seed Allergen Reflex to Components
Specimen Type/Requirements
Gold top (Serum w/ gel) - Serum
Red top (Serum w/out gel) - Serum
Test is not affected by hemolysis or lipemia.
Specimen Volume
| Preferred Volume | 0.5 mL |
|---|---|
| Minimum Volume | 0.25 mL |
*0.25 mL of serum for first allergen PLUS 0.1 mL for each additional allergen.
Stability/Transport
| Room Temperature | not acceptable | |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 7 days | preferred for transport |
| Frozen | greater than 7 days |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday through Friday
Methodology
Fluoroallergrosorbent
CPT
86003
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls
Report Available
1 - 3 days
Interface Build Information
| Result Code | Result Code Description |
|---|---|
| 8862 | Food: Sesame Seed Quant |
| 8863 | Food: Sesame Seed Class |
SESAME SEED ALLERGEN COMPONENT PANEL
| Result Code | Result Code Description |
|---|---|
| 29606 | Food: RSES I1 QUANT |
Additional Information
"Positive" specific allergens will automatically reflex to the specific allergen component(s). Additional charges will apply when allergen component reflex testing is performed.
Potential reflex test:
BLOD1797 (Sesame Seed Allergen Component Panel, CPT 86008)