Test ID PAS38 Pediatric Allergy Screen 3 to 8 Years, Serum
Useful For
Establishing a diagnosis of an allergy to pediatric allergy screen
Defining the allergen responsible for eliciting signs and symptoms
Identifying allergens:
-Responsible for allergic disease and/or anaphylactic episode
-To confirm sensitization prior to beginning immunotherapy
-To investigate the specificity of allergic reactions to insect venom allergens, drugs, or chemical allergens
Special Instructions
Method Name
Fluorescence Enzyme Immunoassay (FEIA)
Reporting Name
Pediatric Allergy Scrn 3-8 Yrs, SSpecimen Type
SerumAdvisory Information
For a listing of allergens available for testing, see Allergens - Immunoglobulin E (IgE) Antibodies in Special Instructions
Specimen Required
Container/Tube:
Preferred: Red top
Acceptable: Serum gel
Specimen Volume: 0.8 mL for every 5 allergens requested
Specimen Minimum Volume
For 1 allergen: 0.6 mL
For more than 1 allergen: (0.05 mL x number of allergens) + 0.25 mL
deadspace
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
---|---|---|---|
Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days | |
Frozen | 90 days |
Reference Values
Class |
IgE kU/L |
Interpretation |
0 |
<0.35 |
Negative |
1 |
0.35-0.69 |
Equivocal |
2 |
0.70-3.49 |
Positive |
3 |
3.50-17.4 |
Positive |
4 |
17.5-49.9 |
Strongly positive |
5 |
50.0-99.9 |
Strongly positive |
6 |
≥100 |
Strongly positive |
Reference values apply to all ages.
Day(s) and Time(s) Performed
Monday through Friday; 9 a.m.-8 p.m.
Saturday; 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
Performing Laboratory

CPT Code Information
86003 x 6
LOINC Code Information
Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
PAS38 | Pediatric Allergy Scrn 3-8 Yrs, S | 94593-1 |
Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
ALTN | Alternaria Tenuis, IgE | 6020-2 |
CAT | Cat Epithelium, IgE | 6833-8 |
DF | House Dust Mites/D.F., IgE | 6095-4 |
EGG | Egg White, IgE | 6106-9 |
SRW | Short Ragweed, IgE | 6085-5 |
TIMG | Timothy Grass, IgE | 6265-3 |
Test Classification
This test has been cleared, approved or is exempt by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.Profile Information
Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
---|---|---|---|
EGG | Egg White, IgE | Yes | Yes |
DF | House Dust Mites/D.F., IgE | Yes | Yes |
TIMG | Timothy Grass, IgE | Yes | Yes |
SRW | Short Ragweed, IgE | Yes | Yes |
CAT | Cat Epithelium, IgE | Yes | Yes |
ALTN | Alternaria Tenuis, IgE | Yes | Yes |
NY State Approved
YesForms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send an Allergen Test Request (T236) with the specimen.