Specimen Collection Manual and Test Catalog
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Geisinger Epic Procedure Code: LAB4351 Geisinger Epic ID: 180317SPECIMEN COLLECTION
Specimen type:
Serum
Preferred collection container:
Alternate collection container:
3.5 mL gold-top (serum separator) tube
Specimen required:
0.5 mL serum; minimum 0.3 mL
SPECIMEN PROCESSING
Processing instructions:
Centrifuge and aliquot.
Transport temperature:
Room temperature.
Specimen stability:
Room temperature: 14 days. Refrigerated: 14 days. Frozen: 30 days.
TEST DETAILS
CPT code(s):
86008 x2
Note: The billing party has sole responsibility for CPT coding. Any
questions regarding coding should be directed to the payer being billed.
The CPT codes provided by GML are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only.
The CPT codes provided by GML are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only.
Test includes:
rJug r1 (f441), rJug r3 (f442)
Methodology:
Immunoassay
Synonyms:
Quest test code 94472
Clinical significance:
Review Date:
12/19/2024 Whole food allergen IgE tests are very sensitive but some patients with positive results do not have a true food allergy. Food component IgE tests offer more specific information that better predicts the likelihood that a true food allergy exists and other details of potential clinical relevance. A final food allergy diagnosis should always be based on a combination of IgE test results, a physical examination, and clinical history.
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