Allergen, Profilin, Birch IgE
Test Mnemonic
PROFLN
CPT Codes
- 86008 - QTY (1)
Aliases
- Birch
- Profilin
- rBet v2
Performing Laboratory
Cleveland Clinic Laboratories
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mL | Serum | SST (Gold) | Refrigerated | An extra 50uL will be required for each additional allergen ordered. |
Alternate Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mL | Plasma | EDTA (Lavender) | An extra 50uL will be required for each additional allergen ordered. | ||
| 0.5 mL | Plasma | Lithium heparin PST (Lt. Green) | An extra 50uL will be required for each additional allergen ordered. |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mL | Submitting the minimum volume will not allow for additional testing or addons. Required volume of 0.5mL is preferred. |
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 |
|---|---|
| Quantitative ImmunoCAP Fluorescent Enzyme Immunoassay |
Special Info
An extra 50uL will be required for each additional allergen ordered.
Clinical Info
rBet v2 Profilin, is cross-reactive with pollens and is associated with the lowest risk of systemic reaction.