Allergen, Tree, Hackberry IgE




Test Mnemonic

HCKBRY

CPT Codes

  • 86003 - QTY (1)

Performing Laboratory

n/a


Specimen Requirements

Volume Type Container Collect Temperature Transport Temperature Special Instructions
0.5 mLSerumSST (Gold) RefrigeratedAn extra 50 uL will be required for each additional allergen ordered

Alternate Specimen Requirements

Volume Type Container Collect Temperature Transport Temperature Special Instructions
0.5 mLPlasmaEDTA (Lavender)   
0.5 mLPlasmaLithium heparin PST (Lt. Green)   

Minimum Specimen Requirements

Volume Type Container Collect Temperature Transport Temperature Special Instructions
0.3 mL    Submitting the minimum volume will not allow for repeat testing or add-ons. Required volume of 0.5 mL is preferred when possible.

Stability

Environmental Condition Description
Refrigerated30 days
Frozen30 days
Ambient1 day

Days Performed

Sun - Sat

Turnaround Time

1 - 2 days

Methodology

Name Description
Quantitative ImmunoCAP Fluorescent Enzyme Immunoassay 

Reference Range

ALGN Hackberry IgE
Sex Age From Age To Type Range Range Unit
   Years99 YearsNormal<0.35kU/L

Clinical Info

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