Allergen, Respiratory Disease Profile Region 4
Test Mnemonic
RESPR4
CPT Codes
- 86003 - QTY (16)
LOINC ®
15924-4
Aliases
- ALGN Resp Region 4
- RAST Resp Region 4
- South Florida Resp Disease
Includes
- Australian pine tree
- Bahia grass
- Bermuda grass
- Cat dander
- Cladosporium herbarum (Hormodendrum)
- Cockroach
- Dermatophagoides farinae
- Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus
- Dog dander
- Alternaria tenuis
- Aspergillus fumigatus
- Hickory/Pecan tree
- Oak tree
- Penicillium chrysogenum
- Pigweed
- Short (common) ragweed
Performing Laboratory
Cleveland Clinic Laboratories
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.2 mL | Serum | SST (Gold) | Refrigerated |
Alternate Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.2 mL | Plasma | EDTA (Lavender) | |||
| 2.2 mL | Plasma | Lithium heparin PST (Lt. Green) |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1 mL | Submitting the minimum volume will not allow for repeat testing or addons. Required volume of 2.2 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, Alternaria tenuis (alternata) IgE | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sex | Age From | Age To | Type | Range | Range Unit |
| Normal | < 0.35 | kU/L | |||
| Allergen, Aspergillus fumigatus IgE | |||||
| Sex | Age From | Age To | Type | Range | Range Unit |
| Normal | < 0.35 | kU/L | |||
| Allergen, Australian Pine IgE | |||||
| Sex | Age From | Age To | Type | Range | Range Unit |
| Normal | < 0.35 | kU/L | |||
| Allergen, Bahia Grass IgE | |||||
| Sex | Age From | Age To | Type | Range | Range Unit |
| Normal | < 0.35 | kU/L | |||
| Allergen, Bermuda Grass IgE | |||||
| Sex | Age From | Age To | Type | Range | Range Unit |
| Normal | < 0.35 | kU/L | |||
| Allergen, Cat Dander IgE | |||||
| Sex | Age From | Age To | Type | Range | Range Unit |
| Normal | < 0.35 | kU/L | |||
| Allergen, Cladosporium herbarum (Hormodendrum) IgE | |||||
| Sex | Age From | Age To | Type | Range | Range Unit |
| Normal | < 0.35 | kU/L | |||
| Allergen, Cockroach IgE | |||||
| Sex | Age From | Age To | Type | Range | Range Unit |
| Normal | < 0.35 | kU/L | |||
| Allergen, Dermatophagoides farinae IgE | |||||
| Sex | Age From | Age To | Type | Range | Range Unit |
| Normal | < 0.35 | kU/L | |||
| Allergen, Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus IgE | |||||
| Sex | Age From | Age To | Type | Range | Range Unit |
| Normal | < 0.35 | kU/L | |||
| Allergen, Dog Dander IgE | |||||
| Sex | Age From | Age To | Type | Range | Range Unit |
| Normal | < 0.35 | kU/L | |||
| Allergen, Hickory/Pecan Tree IgE | |||||
| Sex | Age From | Age To | Type | Range | Range Unit |
| Normal | < 0.35 | kU/L | |||
| Allergen, Oak Tree IgE | |||||
| Sex | Age From | Age To | Type | Range | Range Unit |
| Normal | < 0.35 | kU/L | |||
| Allergen, Penicillium chrysogenum IgE | |||||
| Sex | Age From | Age To | Type | Range | Range Unit |
| Normal | < 0.35 | kU/L | |||
| Allergen, Pigweed IgE | |||||
| Sex | Age From | Age To | Type | Range | Range Unit |
| Normal | < 0.35 | kU/L | |||
| Allergen, Short (Common) Ragweed IgE | |||||
| Sex | Age From | Age To | Type | Range | Range Unit |
| Normal | < 0.35 | kU/L |
Special Info
An extra 50uL will be required for each additional allergen ordered.
Clinical Info
These allergens in this profile were selected based on regional pollen data and disease prevalence, as well as for their cross-reactivity with other comparable allergens. This profile is used for the South of Orlando, Florida area. Specific evaluation of 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