Allergen, Food Adult/Child
Test Mnemonic
FOODAD
CPT Codes
- 86003 - QTY (11)
Aliases
- ALGN Food Adult/Child
- RAST Food Adult/Child
Includes
- Soybean
- Walnut
- Wheat
- Shrimp
- Clam
- Codfish
- Corn
- Egg white
- Milk
- Peanut
- Scallop
Performing Laboratory
Cleveland Clinic Laboratories
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 mL | Serum | SST (Gold) | Refrigerated |
Alternate Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 mL | Plasma | EDTA (Lavender) | |||
| 2 mL | Plasma | Lithium heparin PST (Lt. Green) |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL | Submitting the minimum volume will not allow for repeat testing or addons. Required volume of 2 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 |
Reference Range
| Allergen, Clam IgE | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sex | Age From | Age To | Type | Range | Range Unit |
| Normal | < 0.35 | kU/L | |||
| Allergen, Codfish IgE | |||||
| Sex | Age From | Age To | Type | Range | Range Unit |
| Normal | < 0.35 | kU/L | |||
| Allergen, Corn IgE | |||||
| Sex | Age From | Age To | Type | Range | Range Unit |
| Normal | < 0.35 | kU/L | |||
| Allergen, Egg White IgE | |||||
| Sex | Age From | Age To | Type | Range | Range Unit |
| Normal | < 0.35 | kU/L | |||
| Allergen, Milk IgE | |||||
| Sex | Age From | Age To | Type | Range | Range Unit |
| Normal | < 0.35 | kU/L | |||
| Allergen, Peanut IgE | |||||
| Sex | Age From | Age To | Type | Range | Range Unit |
| Normal | < 0.35 | kU/L | |||
| Allergen, Scallop IgE | |||||
| Sex | Age From | Age To | Type | Range | Range Unit |
| Normal | < 0.35 | kU/L | |||
| Allergen, Shrimp IgE | |||||
| Sex | Age From | Age To | Type | Range | Range Unit |
| Normal | < 0.35 | kU/L | |||
| Allergen, Soybean IgE | |||||
| Sex | Age From | Age To | Type | Range | Range Unit |
| Normal | < 0.35 | kU/L | |||
| Allergen, Walnut IgE | |||||
| Sex | Age From | Age To | Type | Range | Range Unit |
| Years | 99 Years | Normal | < 0.35 | kU/L | |
| Allergen, Wheat IgE | |||||
| Sex | Age From | Age To | Type | Range | Range Unit |
| Normal | < 0.35 | kU/L |
Special Info
An extra 50uL will be required for each additional allergen ordered.
Clinical Info
These key food and inhalant allergens have been selected to reflect common sensitivities in children and adults. This panel is recommended for children 3 years and older. Specific evaluation of allergic reactions. IgE (kU/L) Interpretation:<0.35, Class 0 - Below Detection;0.35 - 0.69, Class 1 - Low;0.70 - 3.49, Class 2 - Moderate;3.50 - 17.49, Class 3 - High;17.50 - 49.99, Class 4 - Very High;50 - 99.99, Class 5 - Very High;>=100, Class 6 - Very High