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.