Q852

Test CODE NAME

Q852

Alpha-Amylase, IgE

Methodology: Immunoassay (IA)
Performed: Set up: Mon: 10 a.m., Tues-Sat: 6 a.m., 2 p.m.
Reported: 3-6 days
Specimen Required:

Patient Preparation: None required.

 

Collect: Serum Separator Tube (SST) - 0.5 ml serum. 

 
Specimen Preparation:
 Allow specimen to clot completely at room temperature. Separate serum  from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection.
 
Storage/Transport Temperature:
Room Temperature.
 
Stability:
After separation of cells: Room Temperature/Refrigerated: 14 days, Frozen: 30 days 

At Accu: Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 2 weeks


Note:  This test is approved for NY .  

CPT Code(s): 86003
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