Test Code NINSEC Allergen Panel, Stinging Insects, Serum
Additional Codes
This panel includes:
Paper wasp venom
White-faced hornet venom
Yellow hornet venom
Yellow jacket venom
Honey bee venom
Specimen
Draw blood in plain red top tube or serum gel (gold) tube. 2.0 ml serum required.
Note: Label specimen with patient’s name (first and last), date of birth, date and time of draw, and phlebotomist’s initials.
Performing Location
NORDX
CPT Code
86003 X5
Collection Container
Plain red or serum gel (gold top) tube
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Friday
Volume
2.0 ml
Units of Measure
kU/L
LOINC
6198-6
Methodology
ImmunoCAP® Fluorescence Enzyme Immunoassay