Test Code FPHAS Phadiatop (Allergy Screen)
Specimen Required
Specimen Type: Serum
Container/Tube: Red or SST
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Collection Instructions: 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
Reporting Name
Phadiatop (Allergy Screen)Specimen 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 | 28 days |
Reject Due To
Lipemia | Reject |
Reference Values
Negative
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Performing Laboratory
Eurofins ViracorCPT Code Information
86005
LOINC Code Information
Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
FPHAS | Phadiatop (Allergy Screen) | 57036-6 |
Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
FPHAS | Phadiatop (Allergy Screen) | 57036-6 |
Interpretation
The Phadia Phadiatop test is an allergy screening test with excellent sensitivity and specificity for inhalant allergy. It uses an ImmunoCAP with a balanced mixture of representative allergens, including grasses, trees, weeds, cat, dog, mites and molds. A positive result indicates that the patient is allergic to one or more of these allergens; a negative indicates the patient is not allergic to inhalant allergens. Note that the test does not assess a patient's sensitivity to food, drug, chemical or certain unusual or rare allergens.