Allergen, Nut Panel Group
Test Mnemonic
NUTPNL
CPT Codes
- 86003 - QTY (9)
Aliases
- ALGN Nut Panel Group
- RAST Nut Panel Group
Includes
- Almond
- Cashew nut
- Hazelnut
- Peanut
- Pecan nut
- Pistachio
- Walnut
- Brazil nut
- Macademia nut
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 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 |
Reference Range
| Allergen, Almond IgE | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sex | Age From | Age To | Type | Range | Range Unit |
| Normal | < 0.35 | kU/L | |||
| Allergen, Brazil Nut IgE | |||||
| Sex | Age From | Age To | Type | Range | Range Unit |
| Years | 99 Years | Normal | < 0.35 | kU/L | |
| Allergen, Cashew Nut IgE | |||||
| Sex | Age From | Age To | Type | Range | Range Unit |
| Normal | < 0.35 | kU/L | |||
| Allergen, Hazel Nut IgE | |||||
| Sex | Age From | Age To | Type | Range | Range Unit |
| Normal | < 0.35 | kU/L | |||
| Allergen, Macadamia Nut 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 | < 0.10 | kU/L | |||
| Allergen, Pecan Nut IgE | |||||
| Sex | Age From | Age To | Type | Range | Range Unit |
| Normal | < 0.35 | kU/L | |||
| Allergen, Pistachio 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 |
Special Info
An extra 50uL will be required for each additional allergen ordered.
Clinical Info
For peanut specific allergen, IgE (kU/L) interpretation: <0.10, Class 0 - Below Detection; 0.10 - 0.34, Class 0/1 - Clinical relevance undetermined, for Specialist use only.; 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; 50.00 - 99.99, Class 5 - Very High; >=100, Class 6 - Very High Specific evaluation of other 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