Allergen, Perch IgE
Test Mnemonic
PERCH
CPT Codes
- 86003 - QTY (1)
LOINC ®
15930-1
Aliases
- Ocean Perch
Performing Laboratory
ARUP
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mL | Serum | SST (Gold) | Ambient | Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 0.5 mL serum plus 0.1 mL for each additional allergen ordered to a standard aliquot tube. |
Alternate Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mL | Serum | No additive (Red) | Ambient | Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 0.5 mL serum plus 0.1 mL for each additional allergen ordered to a standard aliquot tube. |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.34 mL | Note: Add 0.04 mL for each additional allergen ordered |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | 1 month |
| Refrigerated | 1 month |
| Frozen | 1 year |
Days Performed
Varies
Turnaround Time
4 - 7 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA) |
Special Info
Hemolyzed, icteric or lipemic specimens are unacceptable. Include an additional 0.1 mL serum for each additional allergen ordered. This test is New York DOH approved.
