RAST, ALLERGY TESTS
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| Specimen Collection: | 2 mL blood (red or gold top tube) per every 16 allergens. Use special RAST request form found in test requisition section. |
| Minimum Volume: | 2 mL/every 16 antigens |
| Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: | Allow to clot, centrifuge for 20 minutes, refrigerate. Serum must be removed from red top tube. |
| Reference Values: | See Addendum XV. rastallergytstpharmunicapsyst.pdf |
| Lab Code: | Serology |
| Requisition: | Req 14 14%20allergen%20specific%20ige.pdf? |
| Test Frequency: | Mon-Fri Once/day |
| Routine TAT: | 2-3 days |
| Stat TAT: | N/A |
| CPT Code(s): | 86003x # of allergens |
| LCD or NCD: | LCD LCD LCD |
| Methodology Used: |
See Addendum XVII |