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HelpTest Code DOGD Dog Dander w/ Reflex Allergen
Useful For
Uncover pet specific sensitizations and/or cross-reactivity. Identify risk for development or increased severity or respiratory disease. Determine personalized exposure reduction and appropriate referrals.
Specimen Requirements
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 2mL preferred, 1.5mL minimum
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge within 2 hours and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.
Specimen Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) |
7 days |
| Frozen | 90 days |
Avoid multple freeze/thaw cycles.
Reference Values
< 0.10 kUa/l = Negative
Please see Interpretation Guide for additional information.
Panel Components and Reflexes
| DOGD | Dog Dander w/Rflx | Whole Allergen Dog Dander, IgE with Reflex to Components |
| DOGF1 | Dog rCan f1 | Dog Component, rCan f 1 |
| DOGF2 | Dog rCan f2 | Dog Component, rCan f 2 |
| DOGF3 | Dog nCan f3 | Dog Component, nCan f 3 |
| DOGF4 | Dog rCan f4 | Dog Component, rCan f 4 |
| DOGF5 | Dog rCan f5 | Dog Component, rCan f 5 |
| DOGF6 | Dog rCan f6 | Dog Component, rCan f 6 |
Method
ImmunoCAP® Fluorescence Enzyme Immunoassay (FEIA)
CPT Code
86003x3
82785
86008x11 (if appropriate)
Performing Laboratory
MaineGeneral Medical Center