Allergen, Jalapeno Pepper
Test Mnemonic
JLPENO
CPT Codes
- 86003 - QTY (1)
Aliases
- Allergen, Jalapeno Pepper IgE
- Chipolte IgE
Performing Laboratory
ViraCor-IBT Laboratories
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mL | Serum | SST (Gold) | Ambient |
Alternate Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mL | Serum | No additive (Red) | Ambient |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mL |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | 4 weeks |
| Refrigerated | 4 weeks |
| Frozen | > 4 weeks |
Days Performed
Mon - Fri
Turnaround Time
3 - 7 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA) |
Reference Range
| Allergen, Jalapeno Pepper IgE | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sex | Age From | Age To | Type | Range | Range Unit |
| Normal | < 0.35 | kU/L |
Special Info
Lipemic samples may be rejected.
Clinical Info
Below detection: <0.35 kU/L (Class 0); Low Positive: 0.35-0.69 kU/L (Class 1); Moderate Positive: 0.70-3.49 kU/L (Class 2); Positive: 3.50-17.49 kU/L (Class 3); Strong Positive: 17.50-49.99 kU/L (Class 4); Very Strong Positive: 50.00-99.99 kU/L (Class 5); Very Strong Postive: >99.99 kU/L (Class 6)