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
Laboratory
Chemical Pathology
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)