IgE, Pecan Nut Specific

General Information

Lab Name
IgE, Pecan Nut Specific
Lab Code
EPECAN
Epic Name
IgE, Pecan Nut Specific
Synonyms
Allergen, ALLERGY, Carya illinoensis, Carya illinoinensis, F201, Food allergy, Hickory nut, NUTSP, Pecan nut, RAST, Tree nut allergy
Components
Code Name
EPECN1 Pecan Nut, IgE Result

Interpretation

Method

Phadia ImmunoCAP

Reference Range
See individual components

Ordering & Collection

Specimen Type
Peripheral Blood
Collection

Acceptable: 3 mL Blood in RED TOP tube.

Also Acceptable: GOLD SST, EDTA, and sodium heparin plasma.

If multiple allergens requested, draw:
(1) 10 mL Blood in RED TOP tubes for up to 15 allergens,
(2) 10 mL Blood in RED TOP tubes when 16 or more allergens requested.

Handling Instructions

Refrigerated serum.

Quantity
Requested: 1.0 mL serum
Minimum: 0.2 mL serum

Processing

Receiving Instructions

Refrigerated serum.

Misc Sendout

Performance

Lab Department
Immunology(IMM)
Frequency
Monday-Friday
Available STAT?
No
Performing Location(s)
UW-MT Immunology
206-520-4600

Clinical Lab, Room NW220,
University of Washington Medical Center,
1959 NE Pacific street, Seattle, WA 98195

Billing & Coding

CPT Codes
86003
LOINC
6208-3
Interfaced Order Code
UOW5969