Allergen, Total Venom Panel IgE with Reflex to Components
Test Mnemonic
VENOMS
CPT Codes
- 86003 - QTY (3)
Performing Laboratory
Cleveland Clinic Laboratories
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4 mL | Serum | SST (Gold) | Refrigerated | An extra 50uL will be required for each additional allergen ordered. |
Alternate Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4 mL | Plasma | Lithium heparin PST (Lt. Green) | Refrigerated | An extra 50uL will be required for each additional allergen ordered. | |
| 1.4 mL | Plasma | EDTA (Lavender) | Refrigerated | An extra 50uL will be required for each additional allergen ordered. | |
| 1.4 mL | Serum | No additive (Red) | Refrigerated | An extra 50uL will be required for each additional allergen ordered. |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mL | Submitting the minimum volume will not allow for repeat or add on testing. Required volume of 1.4 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 |
|---|---|
| Quantitative ImmunoCAP Fluorescent Enzyme Immunoassay |
Clinical Info
As an aid in diagnosis of allergy to bee/wasp venoms.
Reflex Tests
The following additional test(s) may be ordered depending on results: