Allergen, Respiratory Region 8
Test Mnemonic
RESPR8
CPT Codes
- 86003 - QTY (28)
Aliases
- Respiratory region 8 profile
Includes
- Box Elder Tree (Maple Tree)
- Elm Tree
- Short Ragweed ( Common ragweed)
- Cat Epithelium and dander
- Aspergillus Fumigatus
- Mountain cedar (mountain juniper)
- Dermatophagoides Farinae
- Pigweed
- Timothy Grass
- White ash tree
- Sycamore tree
- Pecan tree
- Mucor Racemosus
- Oak tree
- Alternaria alternata
- Cockroach
- Marsh Elder
- Dog Dander
- Hormodendrum
- Cottonwoord Tree
- Russian Thistle
- Bermuda Grass
- Penicillium Notatum
- Walnut Tree
- Mouse Epithelium
- White Mulberry Tree
- Dermatophagoides Pteronyssinus
- Birch
Performing Laboratory
Cleveland Clinic Laboratories
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 mL | Serum | SST (Gold) | Refrigerated |
Alternate Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 mL | Plasma | Lithium heparin PST (Lt. Green) | |||
| 3 mL | Plasma | EDTA (Lavender) |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8 mL | Submitting the minimum volume will not allow for repeat testing or add-ons. Required volume of 3 mls is preferred when possible. |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | 1 day |
| Refrigerated | 30 days |
| Frozen | 30 days |
Days Performed
Sun - Sat
Turnaround Time
1 - 2 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Fluorescent Enzyme Immunoassay (FEIA) by ImmunoCAP |
Special Info
An extra 50uL will be required for each additional allergen ordered.
Clinical Info
These allergens in this profile were selected based on regional pollen data and disease prevalence, as well as for their cross-reactivity with other comparable allergens. This profile is for the following areas: Iowa, Missouri and Illinois.