Test ID SEAFP Seafood Allergen Profile, Serum
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
SerumOrdering Guidance
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.
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Performing Laboratory

CPT Code Information
86003 x 5
LOINC Code Information
Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
SEAFP | Seafood Allergen Profile | 49222-3 |
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 US 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 |
Report Available
1 to 3 daysNY State Approved
YesForms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send an Allergen Test Request (T236) with the specimen.