ALLERGEN; INDIVIDUAL Mnemonic MISC Guidelines Click here for a list of the currently available allergens. Specimen Collection Requirements Collect Serum or Plasma, one 5.0 mL gold (SST), 7.0 mL red, 4.0 mL lavender (EDTA) or 3.0 mL mint green (lithium heparin, PST) top tube (View image for Supply Item Numbers - 101235, 101192, or 158386) Handling Allow serum to clot completely at room temperature (minimum: SST – 30 minutes and red top tubes – 60 minutes). Centrifuge and separate serum or plasma from cells within 2 hours Preferred Volume 0.50 mL Serum or Plasma for one allergen, add 0.25 mL Serum or Plasma for each additional allergen ordered Minimum Volume 0.25 mL Serum or Plasma for one allergen, add 0.10 mL Serum or Plasma for each additional allergen ordered Transport Refrigerated (2-8°C) Stability AFTER SEPARATION FROM CELLS: Room Temperature (18-26°C): Unacceptable; Refrigerated (2-8°C): 1 week; Frozen (≤ -20°C): 2 months. Testing Information Note Multiple specimen tube types and multiple patient encounters should be avoided. Performed Tue, Wed, Fri Method ImmunoCAP® Reference Values Reference Values Specific IgE: Refer to the table below. Class KU/L Interpretation 0 <0.10 Below Range 0/1 0.10 - 0.34 For specialist use only: Clinical relevance undetermined 1 0.35 - 0.69 Low 2 0.70 - 3.49 Moderate 3 3.50 - 17.49 High 4 17.50 - 49.99 Very High 5 50.00 - 99.99 Very High 6 ≥100 Very High CPT Codes 86003 per allergen tested Last Updated: Thursday, January 5, 2017 03:41:56 AM