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Epic Code LAB1230071 Hymenoptera IgG Panel

Additional Codes

Viracore: 402620P

Interface: 1230071

Clinical Information

Venom-specific IgG tests may be useful for monitoring the progress of venom immunotherapy.

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Collection: Blood

  • Container(s): Gold Top (Serum Separator-SST Gel)
  • Preferred Volume to Collect: Full tube (5 mL)
  • Minimum Volume to Collect: 2.0 mL
  • Neonate Volume to Collect: 2.0 mL
  • Capillary collect ok? Yes
  • Microtainer acceptable: Yes

Collection Instructions:

  • Gently invert gold tube(s) 8 – 10 times to mix clot activator with blood.
  • Specimen should be processed within 2 hours – See Processing Instructions.
  • 1 full tube per 15 – 20 allergens.

 

Processing Instructions (Laboratory, Outpatient or Off-site collection)

  • Processed Specimen: Serum

  • Centrifuge/Spin: Yes

  • Aliquot: No

  • Processing Instructions: 

    • Allow blood to clot for 30 minutes in a vertical position and centrifuge within 2 hours. 

    • Minimum volume: 1.0 mL serum

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient

Rejection Criteria

QNS

Test Frequency

3-5 business days

Reference Range

Venom W-F Hornet (Dolichovespula maculata) IgG

Venom Honey Bee (Apis mellifera) IgG

Venom Paper Wasp (Polistes spp) IgG

Venom Yellow Hornet (Dolichovespula arenaria) IgG

Venom Yellow Jacket (Vespula spp) IgG

Performing Department

Send out to Viracor Reference Laboratory

Performing Department Laboratory Location

REFERRAL SEND OUTS

Methodology

The test method used is the Phadia ImmunoCAP IgG assay which has been recalibrated to correlate with the venom IgG assay in Golden et al (JACI 1992;90:386-393).This test has not been cleared or approved for diagnostic use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

CPT

86001 x5

CDM Code

currently unavailable

Epic Test ID

1230101354

Reviewed Date

Currently Under Review