Allergen, Ohio Head and Neck Environmental and Food Panel
Test Mnemonic
OHNSEF
CPT Codes
- 86003 - QTY (47)
Includes
- Alternaria tenuis
- Aspergillus fumigatus
- Helminthosporium halodes
- Cladosporium herbarum
- Mucor racemosus
- Penicillins
- Rhizopus nigricans
- Fusarium proliferatum
- Phoma Betae
- Aureobasidium pullulans
- Elm Tree
- Cottonwood Tree
- Box Elder (Maple) Tree
- Birch Tree
- Oak Tree
- Hickory/Pecan Tree
- Sycamore Tree
- White Ash Tree
- White Pine Tree
- Cat Dander
- Dog Dander
- Rabbit Epithelium
- Horse Dander
- Feather Mix
- Dermatophagoides farinae
- Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus
- Cockroach
- Bermuda Grass
- Johnson Grass
- Timothy Grass
- Short (Common) Ragweed
- Cocklebur
- Lamb's Quarters (Goosefoot)
- Firebush (Kocia)
- Rough Marshelder
- Pigweed
- English Plantain (Ribwort)
- Corn
- Coconut
- Codfish
- Cow's Milk
- Egg White
- Peanut
- Sesame Seed
- Shrimp
- Soybean
- Wheat
Performing Laboratory
Cleveland Clinic Laboratories
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 mL | Serum | SST (Gold) | Refrigerated |
Alternate Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 mL | Plasma | Lithium heparin PST (Lt. Green) | Refrigerated | ||
| 2.5 mL | Plasma | EDTA (Lavender) | Refrigerated |
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.
Clinical Info
As an aid in diagnosing sensitivity to common allergens. Clinical correlation is required.