ReportedExpected turnaround time for a result, beginning when ARUP has received the specimen.
1-2 days
New York DOH Approval StatusIndicates test has been approved by the New York State Department of Health.
This test is New York DOH approved.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation
Multiple patient encounters should be avoided.
Collect
Serum separator tube. Multiple specimen tubes should be avoided.
Specimen Preparation
Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 0.25 mL serum plus 0.1 mL for each additional allergen ordered to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.25 mL plus 0.04 mL for each allergen ordered)
Storage/Transport Temperature
Refrigerated.
Unacceptable Conditions
Hemolyzed, icteric, or lipemic specimens.
Remarks
Stability
After separation from cells: Ambient: 48 hours; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 1 year
Reference IntervalNormal range/expected value(s) for a specific disease state. May also include abnormal ranges.
Effective 02/18/2014
Reporting Range (reported in kU/L)
Probability of IgE Mediated Clinical Reaction
Class Scoring
Less than 0.10
No significant level detected
0
0.10 - 0.34
Clinical relevance undetermined
0/1
0.35 - 0.70
Low
1
0.71 - 3.50
Moderate
2
3.51 - 17.50
High
3
17.51 - 50.00
Very high
4
50.01 - 100.00
Very high
5
Greater than 100.00
Very high
6
Interpretive DataBackground information for test. May include disease information, patient result explanation, recommendations, details of testing, associated diseases, explanation of possible patient results.
Allergen results of 0.10-0.34 kU/L are intended for specialist use as the clinical relevance is undetermined. Even though increasing ranges are reflective of increasing concentrations of allergen-specific IgE, these concentrations may not correlate with the degree of clinical response or skin testing results when challenged with a specific allergen. The correlation of allergy laboratory results with clinical history and in vivoreactivity to specific allergens is essential. A negative test may not rule out clinical allergy or even anaphylaxis.
Compliance Category
FDA
NoteAdditional information related to the test.
Hotline History
N/A
CPT CodesThe American Medical Association Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes published in ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory are provided for informational purposes only. The codes reflect our interpretation of CPT coding requirements based upon AMA guidelines published annually. CPT codes are provided only as guidance to assist clients with billing. ARUP strongly recommends that clients confirm CPT codes with their Medicare administrative contractor, as requirements may differ. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. ARUP Laboratories assumes no responsibility for billing errors due to reliance on the CPT codes published.
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AliasesOther names that describe the test. Synonyms.
Common Sheep Sorrel (Allergen, Weed, Sheep Sorrel)