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Allergen, Southeast Regional Panel
| Test Name: | Allergen, Southeast Regional Panel | ||
| Epic Order Code: | LAB5459 | ||
| CPT Code: | 86003 | ||
| Specimen(s) Type: | Serum; 2 tubes required. | ||
| Acceptable Container(s): | 2X  Top is red | ||
| Testing Schedule: | Monday-Friday | ||
| Turn Around Time: | STAT: N/A | ||
| Routine: 1-3 days | |||
| Collection Information: | No special patient preparation is required. Obtain specimen by standard collection procedures. 2 red top tubes required. | ||
| Transport Information: | Deliver to lab immediately. All specimens must be signed into the laboratory. | ||
| Reference Clients: | If unable to deliver to the lab within 1 hour, centrifuge the specimen and remove serum from the red cells. Store and transport at 2-8° C. Specimen must be received in the lab within 5 days. If longer storage is required, store and transport the sample at -20° C for up to 30 days. | ||
| Causes for Rejection: | Improperly labeled, incorrect container, contaminated, insufficient quantity, incorrect/delay in transport. | ||
| Reference Range: | N/A | ||
| Additional Information: | Panel includes Bermuda grass, Timothy grass, Common ragweed, Common pigweed, Rough marsh elder, Box elder, Silver birch, Mountain juniper, Oak tree, Elm tree, Walnut tree, Pecan/Hickory tree, White mulberry, D. pteronyssinus, D. farinae, Penicillium, Cladosporium, A. fumigatus, Alternaria, Cat dander, Dog dander, Cockroach, Johnson grass and Bahia grass. | ||