Test Directory

Test Code
VENPR
Test Name
Venom Allergen Profile
CPT Codes
86003 X 6
Included Tests
  • Common Wasp/Yellow Jacket Allergen (I3) IgE
  • European Hornet Allergen (I75) IgE
  • Honey Bee Allergen (I1) IgE
  • Paper Wasp Allergen (I4) IgE
  • Yellow Hornet Allergen (I5) IgE
  • White Faced Hornet Allergen (I2) IgE
Expected Turnaround Time
3 - 5 days
Clinical Utility
Allergen specific IgE levels (kU/L) provide 95% Positive Predictive Values (PPV) for clinical reactivity to the specific allergen challenge.
Specimen and Container Info

Specimen Type: Serum

Preferred Collection Container: Gold Top, Serum Separator

Minimum Acceptable Volume: 1.2 mL

Processing and Submission Instructions

Separator tubes: Contains clot activator and gel for separating serum from cells, but not anticoagulant. Separate serum from cells as soon as the clot has formed (30 minutes). If specimen is centrifuged before clotting is complete, a fibrin clot will form on top of the cell. This may cause the gel barrier to not be intact and could cause improper separation of serum and cells, possibly affecting test results.

Transport Instructions

Transport to the laboratory refrigerated.

Stability Requirements

Refrigerated

7 days
Methodology
Fluorescent Enzyme Immunoassay
Reference Intervals

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Performing Location
Roble Road Core Laboratory
Testing Schedule
Routine, 6 times per week