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48 Inhalant Sensitivity Panel IgG4 (Add-on) ; Serum - kit

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Category:

CPT Code:

IgG / IgG4 86001 x 48
IgA 83516 x 48

Test Type: Kit Based, Serum

Stability Time:

Serum:

14 days at ambient temperature or refrigerated; 60 days frozen

Dried Blood:

30 days at ambient temperature with relative humidity less than or equal to 60%

Overview:

Spores and pollens from trees, grasses, mold, dust, and others can produce symptoms that range from minor to severe in affected individuals. Our inhalant panels assess IgG, IgG4, and IgA antibody response to 48 common allergens, providing helpful information for effective management of airborne sensitivities.

Testing Process

Our 48-inhalant panel is a quantitative ELISA anaIysis of specific IgG, IgG4, or IgA antibodies to 48 common airborne allergens.

Specimens are tested in duplicate on ELISA platform. We follow a diligent process to extract the key component from each analyte to ensure the antibody present in the patients’ serum will bind to it, and validate with positive and negative controls. The IgG, IgG4, and/or IgA antibodies, once bound to antigen, are detected through spectrophotometric analysis wherein the values are directly proportional to the concentration of the analytes in the sample.

Collection Instructions - Serum

1. Clearly print Patient Name (First & Last), Date of Birth & Specimen Collection Date on Serum Transfer Tube.

2. Draw the blood utilizing the Red Top Vacutainer tubes provided. 1 fully drawn Red Tube Vacutainer OR Serum Separating Tubes (SST) will usually yield about 3-4 mL of serum.

3. Allow the blood to clot at ambient temperature for 30 minutes.

4. Centrifuge at 3000 RPM for 15 minutes.

5. With the Disposable Transfer Pipette, transfer serum from the Red Top Vacutainer into Serum Transfer Tube. Do NOT transfer red blood cells to the Serum Transfer Tube.

6. Secure tightly.

7. Wrap Serum Transfer Tube with Absorbent Pad and seal.

8. Place Serum Transfer Tube into the Small Resealable Bag.

9. Place this Bag into the Provided Biohazard Bag.

10. Put the completed requisition form in the outside pocket of the Biohazard Bag.

11. Place the Biohazard Bag with all contents into the Crush-Proof Cardboard Box.

12. Put the Crush-Proof Cardboard Box into the FedEx Express Clinical Pak. Seal securely.

Finger Stick

1. Twist off the blue tab to break seal on lancet. Do NOT touch or depress white tip.

2. Use the provided alcohol pad to clean the tip of the finger (3rd finger or 4th finger).

3. Place the tip of the lancet against the side of the fingertip. The side facing the 5th finger.

4. Press down firmly until an audible click is heard.

5. Gently press the pricked finger from below the puncture site to allow for a large drop of blood to form.

6. Wipe away the first drop of blood with the gauze.

7. Hold finger downward to allow blood to drop onto circles.

Collection Details:

Collection Instructions:

Serum

1. Clearly print Patient Name (First & Last), Date of Birth & Specimen Collection Date on Serum Separator Tube.

2. Draw the blood in 2 Serum Separating Tubes (SST) will usually yield about 3-4 mL of serum.

3. Allow the blood to clot at ambient temperature for 30 minutes.

4. Centrifuge at 3000 RPM for 15 minutes.

5. Wrap SST tube with Absorbent Pad and seal.

6. Place SST Tube into the Small Resealable Bag.

7. Place this Bag into the Provided Biohazard Bag.

8. Put the completed requisition form in the outside pocket of the Biohazard Bag.

9. Place the Biohazard Bag with all contents into the Crush-Proof Cardboard Box.

10. Put the Crush-Proof Cardboard Box into the FedEx Express Clinical Pak. Seal securely.