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Useful For
Establishing a diagnosis of an allergy to seafood
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
Reporting Name
Seafood Allergen ProfileSpecimen 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: 0.7 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
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.
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
86003 x 5
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| SEAFP | Seafood Allergen Profile | 51991-8 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| COD | Codfish, IgE | 6082-2 |
| CRAB | Crab, IgE | 6092-1 |
| LOB | Lobster, IgE | 6165-5 |
| SHRI | Shrimp, IgE | 6246-3 |
| TUNA | Tuna, IgE | 6270-3 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| COD | Codfish, IgE | Yes | Yes |
| CRAB | Crab, IgE | Yes | Yes |
| SHRI | Shrimp, IgE | Yes | Yes |
| TUNA | Tuna, IgE | Yes | Yes |
| LOB | Lobster, IgE | Yes | Yes |
NY State Approved
YesForms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send an Allergen Test Request (T236) with the specimen.