Methodology
Quantitative ImmunoCAP Fluorescent Enzyme Immunoassay
Specimen Type
Serum
Performing Lab
ARUP
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Daily
Standard TAT
1-3 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
3-6 mL Blood
Container Type
Gold Serum Separator Tube (SST)
Collection Instructions
Multiple specimen tubes should be avoided.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated-OK/Frozen-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 48 Hours; Refrigerated: 2 Weeks (Preferred); Frozen: 1 Year
Rejection Criteria
Hemolyzed; Icteric; Lipemic specimens
Test Volume Required
2.55 mL Serum
Minimum Test Volume
1.16 mL Serum
Processing Instructions
Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Complete an ARUP requisition and submit with specimen refrigerated. Send sample with Apollo Courier at daily pick up.
Included Tests
Allergens included: Alternaria alternata (tenuis), Aspergillus fumigatus, Bent/Redtop Grass, Candida albicans, Cat Epithelium & Dander, Cottonwood Tree, Dog Dander, Egg White, Egg Yolk, English Plantain, False Ragweed, Feather Mix, Hormodendrum (Cladosporium), Horsehair & Dander, House Dust Greer, June Grass/Kentucky Bluegrass, Lamb's Quarters, Milk (Cow's), Peanut, Penicillium notatum, Soybean, Western Ragweed, Wheat, Willow Tree.
CPT Codes
86003 (x23); 86005
Revised
7/19/23
Initials
SA