Allergen, Seafood Panel
Test Mnemonic
SEAFOD
CPT Codes
- 86003 - QTY (8)
Includes
- Codfish
- Lobster
- Shrimp
- Tuna
- Oyster
- Scallop
- Blue Mussel
- Crab
Performing Laboratory
Cleveland Clinic Laboratories
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 mL | Serum | SST (Gold) | Refrigerated |
Alternate Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 mL | Plasma | EDTA (Lavender) | |||
| 1.5 mL | Plasma | Lithium heparin PST (Lt. Green) |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mL | Submitting the minimum volume will not allow for repeat testing or addons. Required volume of 1.5 mL 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.