Allergen, Sesame Seed with Component Reflex
Test Mnemonic
SESMRX
CPT Codes
- 86003 - QTY (1)
LOINC ®
6242-2
Includes
- Sesame Seed
Performing Laboratory
Cleveland Clinic Laboratories
FDA Category
In Vitro Diagnostic
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.75 mL | Serum | SST (Gold) | Refrigerated | An extra 50uL will be required for each additional allergen ordered. |
Alternate Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.75 mL | Plasma | Sodium heparin (Green) | Refrigerated | ||
| 0.75 mL | Plasma | EDTA (Lavender) | Refrigerated |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mL | Submitting the minimum volume will not allow for repeat or add on testing. Required volume of 0.5mL is preferred when possible. |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | 1 Day |
| Refrigerated | 30 Days |
| Frozen | 30 Days |
Days Performed
Sun - Sat
Turnaround Time
1 - 2 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Quantitative ImmunoCAP Fluorescent Enzyme Immunoassay |
Reference Range
| Allergen, Sesame Seed IgE | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sex | Age From | Age To | Type | Range | Range Unit |
| Normal | < 0.35 | kU/L |
Clinical Info
As an aid in diagnosing allergy to Sesame seed. IgE (kU/L) Interpretation:<0.35, Class 0 - Below Detection;0.35 - 0.69, Class 1 - Low;0.70 - 3.49, Class 2 - Moderate;3.50 - 17.49, Class 3 - High;17.50 - 49.99, Class 4 - Very High;50 - 99.99, Class 5 - Very High;>=100, Class 6 - Very High