Phadia ImmunoCAP System Fluorescence Enzyme Immunoassay (FEIA)
Test Usage
Peanut allergen component tests are utilized for a more detailed assessment of patients with a suspected peanut allergy. Sensitization to certain peanut components is strongly associated with risk of a systemic peanut reaction.
Test Details
Days Set Up
Monday - Friday
Analytic Time
8 hours
Soft Order Code
PNUTP
MiChart Code
Peanut Component Panel
Synonyms
Peanut Allergen Panel
Laboratory
Chemical Pathology
Section
Special Chemistry
Specimen Requirements
Collection
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.
Normal Volume
1.5 mL serum
Additional Information
The Peanut Component Panel includes Peanut IgE (PNUT), ara H 1 Peanut, IgE (H1PN), ara H 2 Peanut, IgE (H2PN), ara H 3 Peanut, IgE (H3PN), and ara H 8 PR10 Peanut, IgE (H8PN). Each of these components may also be ordered individually.
