Childhood and Tree Nut Allergy Panel

Test Code: 36765

CPT Code(s): 86003 (x21), 82785

Clinical Significance: Childhood and Tree Nut Allergy Panel - This panel tests for specific IgE antibodies to 21 food (with an emphasis on tree nuts) and environmental allergens that are commonly associated with childhood allergies. Allergen-specific serum IgE testing is considered comparable to skin testing and may be preferred in some clinical situations. However, a positive test result only indicates that a patient is sensitized to the allergen of concern. Many IgE-sensitized individuals do not develop any symptoms when exposed to the allergen. A diagnosis of allergy should only be made by a trained medical provider after conducting a thorough clinical evaluation [1].

More specific information about allergens included in this panel may be found on the Quest Diagnostics Test Directory.

Reference
1. Bernstein IL, et al. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol. 2008;100(3 Suppl 3):S1-S148.

Includes: IgE allergy testing for:
Almond (f20)
Alternaria alternata (m6)
Brazil Nut (f18)
Cashew Nut (f202)
Cat Dander (e1)
Cladosporium herbarum (m2)
Cockroach (i6)
Codfish (f3)
Cow's Milk (f2)
Dermatophagoides farinae (d2)
Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus (d1)
Dog Dander (e5)
Egg White (f1)
Hazelnut (f17)
Macadamia Nut (rf345)
Mouse Urine Proteins (e72)
Peanut (f13)
Shrimp (f24)
Soybean (f14)
Walnut (f256)
Wheat (f4)

Immunoglobulin E

Methodology: Immunoassay (IA)

Alternative Name(s): Tree Nut Childhood Allergy, ImmunoCAP®