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HelpTest ID BLOD1172 Nettle Allergen
Synonym
Stinging Nettle, American Stinging Nettle, European Stinging Nettle, Hoary Nettle, Hairy Nettle
Specimen Type/Requirements
Gold Top (Serum w/Gel) Tube - Serum
Red Top (Serum w/out Gel) Tube - Serum
Test is not affected by hemolysis or lipemia.
Specimen Volume
| Preferred Volume | 0.5 mL |
|---|---|
| Minimum Volume | 0.25 mL |
* 0.25 mL of serum for first allergen PLUS 0.1 mL for each additional allergen
Stability/Transport
| Room Temperature | Not Acceptable | |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 7 days | Preferred for Transport |
| Frozen | 30 days |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday through Friday
Report Available
1 - 3 days
Methodology
Fluoroallergrosorbent
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls
CPT
86003
Interface Build Information
| Result Code | Result Code Description |
|---|---|
| 8864 | Weed: Nettle Quant |
| 8865 | Weed: Nettle Class |