Allergen, Perch IgE




Test Mnemonic

PERCH

CPT Codes

  • 86003 - QTY (1)

LOINC ®

15930-1

Aliases

  • Ocean Perch

Performing Laboratory

ARUP


Specimen Requirements

Volume Type Container Collect Temperature Transport Temperature Special Instructions
0.5 mLSerumSST (Gold) AmbientSeparate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 0.5 mL serum plus 0.1 mL for each additional allergen ordered to a standard aliquot tube.

Alternate Specimen Requirements

Volume Type Container Collect Temperature Transport Temperature Special Instructions
0.5 mLSerumNo additive (Red) AmbientSeparate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 0.5 mL serum plus 0.1 mL for each additional allergen ordered to a standard aliquot tube.

Minimum Specimen Requirements

Volume Type Container Collect Temperature Transport Temperature Special Instructions
0.34 mL    Note: Add 0.04 mL for each additional allergen ordered

Stability

Environmental Condition Description
Ambient1 month
Refrigerated1 month
Frozen1 year

Days Performed

Varies

Turnaround Time

4 - 7 days

Methodology

Name Description
Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA) 

Special Info

Hemolyzed, icteric or lipemic specimens are unacceptable. Include an additional 0.1 mL serum for each additional allergen ordered. This test is New York DOH approved.