Allergens

Test Name
Allergens
Aliases
IgE Allergy Panel
Provincial Mnemonic
IGEALP
LOINC Test Code
XNL 00220-4
Description and Primary Use
For allergen identification where there is concern for specific allergy (dust mite, mold, pollen, egg for example) or progressive disease unresponsive to medical therapy (eg, sinusitis, asthma)
Reorder interval
360 Days
TAT
7 Days
Test Cost
Not Available
Tier
2 - Conditional/Restricted Access (See Ordering Requirements)
Ordering Requirements (Restrictions / Conditions)

Approval requires test order:

1) By Allergist/Immunologist; or

2) Completed LTSA Form. Restriction to less than three different allergens.

Enter test name (and/or Provincial Mnemonic) into Test(s) to be performed section on the LTSA Form. Direct questions on how to order test to Specimen Dispatch (709-777-2373).

Required Consultations
Algorithms and Guidelines
Special Patient Preparation

None

Special Collection / Transport / Processing Requirements

SST

Criteria for Rejection

Please consult specimen stability guide

Laboratory Service Area
Clinical Chemistry
Performing Laboratory / Site
Category 4 Laboratory (HSC only)
Last Updated
26-Aug-19