Complete Atopic Dermatitis Panel
Test Mnemonic
ATOPIC
CPT Codes
- 83520 - QTY (1)
- 86003 - QTY (11)
- 82785 - QTY (1)
Includes
- Total IgE
- Staphylococcal Enterotoxin A IgE
- Staphylococcal Enterotoxin B IgE
- Anti-IgE
- Codfish/Scrod IgE
- Egg White IgE
- Milk Cow IgE
- Peanut IgE
- Soybean IgE
- Wheat IgE
- Candida albicans IgE
- Malassezia Mix IgE
- Manganese Superoxide Dismutase Specific IgE
Performing Laboratory
ViraCor-IBT Laboratories
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 mL | Serum | No additive (Red) | Ambient | Centrifuge and transfer serum into standard aliquot tube |
Alternate Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 mL | Serum | SST (Gold) | Ambient | Centrifuge and transfer serum into standard aliquot tube |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.5 mL |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | 4 weeks |
| Refrigerated | 4 weeks |
| Frozen | 1 year |
Days Performed
Varies
Turnaround Time
6 - 8 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) | |
| Fluorescent Enzyme Immunoassay (FEIA) by ImmunoCAP |
Special Info
Lipemic samples may lead to rejection.
Clinical Info
To assist in the evaluation of triggers in atopic dermatitis (AD). Although the diagnosis of AD is primarily on clinical criteria, the immunologic findings are useful in assessing causative agents and monitoring treatment and can direct specific therapeutic options for the patients with this disease.