Test Code FOOD1 Food-Nut Panel # 2, Serum
Reporting Name
Food-Nut Panel # 2Useful For
Establishing a diagnosis of an allergy to cashew, pecan, pistachio, and walnut
Defining the allergen responsible for eliciting signs and symptoms
Identifying allergens:
-Responsible for allergic response and/or anaphylactic episode
-To confirm sensitization prior to beginning immunotherapy
-To investigate the specificity of allergic reactions to insect venom allergens, drugs, or chemical allergens
Testing for IgE antibodies is not useful in patients previously treated with immunotherapy to determine if residual clinical sensitivity exists, or in patients in whom the medical management does not depend upon identification of allergen specificity.
Testing Algorithm
Includes testing for cashew, pecan, pistachio, and walnut allergen.
Specimen Type
SerumOrdering Guidance
This test uses a pooled allergen reagent; therefore, the multi-allergen Immunocap (panel cap) is reported with a single qualitative class result and concentration. This is the appropriate first-tier test for allergic disease.
For a listing of allergens available for testing, see Allergens - Immunoglobulin E (IgE) Antibodies
Specimen Required
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL for every 5 allergens requested
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.3 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
---|---|---|---|
Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days | |
Frozen | 90 days |
Special Instructions
Reference Values
Class |
IgE kU/L |
Interpretation |
0 |
<0.10 |
Negative |
0/1 |
0.10-0.34 |
Borderline/equivocal |
1 |
0.35-0.69 |
Equivocal |
2 |
0.70-3.49 |
Positive |
3 |
3.50-17.4 |
Positive |
4 |
17.5-49.9 |
Strongly positive |
5 |
50.0-99.9 |
Strongly positive |
6 |
≥100 |
Strongly positive |
Reference values apply to all ages.
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Test Classification
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.CPT Code Information
86003
LOINC Code Information
Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
FOOD1 | Food-Nut Panel # 2 | 46707-6 |
Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
FOOD1 | Food-Nut Panel # 2 | 46707-6 |
Report Available
Same day/1 to 3 daysReject Due To
Gross hemolysis | OK |
Gross lipemia | OK |
Method Name
Fluorescence Enzyme Immunoassay (FEIA)
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send an Allergen Test Request (T236) with the specimen.