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Performing Laboratory
Barnes-Jewish Hospital Laboratory
Methodology
Fluorescence Enzyme Immunoassay (FEIA)
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Blood
Container/Tube:
Preferred: Gold/Red SST Vacutainer
Acceptable: Plain, red-top Vacutainer®
Collection Volume: 3.0 mL
Minimum volume required is dependent on number of allergens requested. Minimum for just one allergen is 0.6 mL with an additional 0.1 mL required for each additional allergen requested.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient: 24 hours Refrigerated: 7 days Frozen: 6 weeks
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Friday
Cut-off time:0700
Turnaround Time:
STAT: not available
Routine: 2 - 5 days
Test Classification and CPT Coding
86003 for each allergen ordered