Test Code STING Allergens: Stinging Insect Panel, Serum
Additional Codes
Ordering Mnemonic |
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STING |
Methodology
Profile Information: | |
Test Code |
Allergen |
HON |
Honeybee Venom |
YELLJ |
Yellow Jacket Venom |
WASP |
Wasp Venom |
YFH |
Yellow Faced Hornet Venom |
WFH |
White Faced Hornet Venom |
Methodology:
Florescence Enzyme Immunoassay (FEIA)
General Information:
In vitro diagnostic use as an aid in the clinical diagnosis of IgE-mediated allergy disorders in conjunction with other clinical findings.
Note: Allergens may be ordered individually.
Performing Laboratory
Holland Hospital Laboratory Services
Specimen Requirements
Container/Tube: Serum gel tube
Specimen Volume: 1 mL of serum
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerate
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday, Tuesday and Thursday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
86003 x 5 (HH Bill Code 0205458)
Reference Values
kUA/L |
Interpretation |
<0.10 |
Negative |
0.10-0.34 |
Very Low |
0.35-0.69 |
Low |
0.70-3.49 |
Moderate |
3.50-17.49 |
High |
≥17.50 |
Very High |