Result Test Name
CLASS
Laboratory
QUEST LAB
Result Test Code
123012452
Laboratory Test Name
QUEST FOOD AND TREE NUT ALLERGY PANEL
Reportable Test Name
-
Result LOINC
102361-3
Collection Container
SST
Units
-
Collection Requirements
Preferred Specimen(s) 3 mL serum Minimum Volume 2 mL
Container Temp
Room Temperature (1)
Container Volume
2.000
Test Info
Food and Tree Nut Allergy Panel - This panel tests for specific IgE antibodies to 17 foods (with an emphasis on tree nuts) that are commonly associated with allergies. Allergen-specific serum IgE testing is considered comparable to skin testing and may be preferred in some clinical situations. However a positive test result only indicates that a patient is sensitized to the allergen of concern. Many IgE-sensitized individuals do not develop any symptoms when exposed to the allergen. A diagnosis of allergy should only be made by a trained medical provider after conducting a thorough clinical evaluation [1]. More specific information about allergens included in this panel may be found on the Quest Diagnostics Test Directory. Reference 1. Bernstein IL et al. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol. 2008;100(3 Suppl 3):S1-S148.
Shipping Instructions
Transport Container Serum separator tube (SST) Transport Temperature Room temperature Specimen Stability Room temperature: 14 days Refrigerated: 14 days Frozen: 30 days