Allergens, Red Meats Panel IgE
Test Mnemonic
RMEATS
CPT Codes
- 86003 - QTY (3)
- 86008 - QTY (1)
Includes
- Allergen, Beef IgE
- Allergen, Pork IgE
- Allergen, Mutton IgE
- Allergen, Alpha-Gal IgE
Performing Laboratory
Cleveland Clinic Laboratories
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.75 mL | Serum | SST (Gold) | Refrigerated | An extra 50 uL will be required for each additional allergen ordered. |
Alternate Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.75 mL | Plasma | EDTA (Lavender) | Refrigerated | ||
| 0.75 mL | Plasma | Lithium heparin (Green) | Refrigerated |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mL | Submitting the minimum volume will not allow for repeat testing or addons. Required volume of 0.75 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 |
|---|---|
| Fluorescence Immunoassay by ImmunoCAP |
Special Info
An extra 50uL will be required for each additional allergen ordered.
Clinical Info
The correlation of allergy laboratory results with clinical history and in vivo reactivity to specific allergens is essential. A negative test may not rule out clinical allergy or even anaphylaxis. Panel includes beef, pork, and mutton allergens along with Alpha-Gal allergen component.