Test Overview
Test Methodology

Thermo Phadia ImmunoCAP System, Fluorescence Enzyme Immunoassay (FEIA)

Test Usage

Hazelnut Allergen Component tests are utilized for a more detailed assessment of patients with a suspected hazelnut allergy. Sensitization to certain hazelnut components is strongly associated with risk of a systemic hazelnut reaction.

Test Details
Days Set Up
Monday - Friday
Analytic Time

8 hours

Soft Order Code
HNUTP
MiChart Code
Hazelnut, IgE Component Panel
Synonyms
    Laboratory
    Immunology & Special Chemistry
    Section
    Special Chemistry
    Specimen Requirements
    Collection Instructions

    Collect specimen in an SST or red top tube. Centrifuge, aliquot serum into a plastic vial and refrigerate for up to 1 week or freeze for longer storage.

    Alternate Specimen

    Red top tube; Plasma: EDTA, lithium heparin or sodium heparin

    Normal Volume

    1.5 mL serum

    Minimum Volume

    1.0 mL serum

    Additional Information

    The Hazelnut Component Panel includes Hazelnut IgE (HNUT), rCor A 1 pr-10 Hazelnut, IgE (A1HN), rCor a 8 LTP Hazelnut, IgE (A8HN), nCor a 9 Hazelnut, IgE (A9HN) and rCor a 14 Hazelnut, IgE (A14HN). Each of these components may also be ordered individually.

    Billing
    CPT Code
    86003 (HNUT), 86008 x 4 (A1HN, A8HN, A9HN, A14HN)
    Fee Code
    21407, JA029, JA030, JA035, JA036
    LOINC
    6136-6 (HNUT), 69424-6 (A1HN), 58753-5 (AH8N), 65765-0 (A9HN), 81788-2 (A14HN)
    NY State Approved
    No