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Test Down Notes
TEST DOWN effective 10/8/2024, due to reagent backorder.
Laboratory is unable to accept samples. There are no alternative testing options.
No ETA currently for resumption.
Specimen Required
Draw blood in a plain red-top tube(s), serum gel tube(s) is acceptable. Spin down and send 0.5 mL of serum refrigerated in a plastic vial.
Method Name
Enzyme Immunoassay (FEIA)
Reporting Name
Pepper Chili IgGSpecimen Type
SerumSpecimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 28 days | |
| Frozen | 365 days | ||
| Ambient | 7 days |
Reject Due To
| Hemolysis | NA |
| Lipemia | NA |
| Icterus | NA |
| Other | NA |
Reference Values
Reference ranges have not been established for food-specific IgG tests. The clinical utility of food-specific IgG tests has not been established. These tests can be used in special clinical situations to select foods for evaluation by diet elimination and challenge in patients who have food-related complaints. It should be recognized that the presence of food-specific IgG alone cannot be taken as evidence of food allergy and only indicates immunologic sensitization by the food allergen in question. This test should only be ordered by physicians who recognize the limitations of the test.
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Performing Laboratory
Eurofins ViracorTest Classification
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Viracor Eurofins. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.CPT Code Information
86001
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| FPCHI | Pepper Chili IgG | 60366-2 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| FPCHI | Pepper Chili IgG | 60366-2 |