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HelpTest Code RPR15 Respiratory Profile, Region 15, Intermountain West (Southern ID, NV), Serum
Ordering Guidance
For a listing of allergens available for testing, see Allergens - Immunoglobulin E (IgE) Antibodies.
Specimen Required
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 1.6 mL
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send an Allergen Test Request (T236) with the specimen.
Useful For
Assessing sensitization to various inhalant allergens commonly found in the Intermountain West region including southern Idaho and Nevada
Defining the allergen responsible for eliciting signs and symptoms
Identifying allergens:
-Responsible for allergic response 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
Profile Information
| Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
|---|---|---|---|
| IGE | Immunoglobulin E (IgE), S | Yes | Yes |
| DP | House Dust Mites/D.P., IgE | Yes | Yes |
| DF | House Dust Mites/D.F., IgE | Yes | Yes |
| CAT | Cat Epithelium, IgE | Yes | Yes |
| DOGD | Dog Dander, IgE | Yes | Yes |
| BERG | Bermuda Grass, IgE | Yes | Yes |
| TIMG | Timothy Grass, IgE | Yes | Yes |
| COCR | Cockroach, IgE | Yes | Yes |
| PENL | Penicillium, IgE | Yes | Yes |
| CLAD | Cladosporium, IgE | Yes | Yes |
| ASP | Aspergillus Fumigatus, IgE | Yes | Yes |
| ALTN | Alternaria Tenuis, IgE | Yes | Yes |
| OLIV | Olive-Tree, IgE | Yes | Yes |
| BXMPL | Box Eld/Maple, S, IgE | Yes | Yes |
| CED | Mountain Cedar, IgE | Yes | Yes |
| OAK | Oak, IgE | Yes | Yes |
| ELM | Elm, IgE | Yes | Yes |
| CTWD | Cottonwood, IgE | Yes | Yes |
| MULB | Mulberry, IgE | Yes | Yes |
| SRW | Short Ragweed, IgE | Yes | Yes |
| MUG | Mugwort, IgE | Yes | Yes |
| RUSS | Russian Thistle, IgE | Yes | Yes |
| RRRP | Rough Pigweed, IgE | Yes | Yes |
Special Instructions
Method Name
Fluorescence Enzyme Immunoassay (FEIA)
Reporting Name
Resp Profile, Reg 15, Intermtn WSpecimen Type
SerumSpecimen Minimum Volume
1.4 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days | |
| Frozen | 90 days |
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | OK |
| Gross lipemia | OK |
Reference Values
Specific IgE:
|
Class |
IgE kU/L |
Interpretation |
|
0 |
<0.10 |
Negative |
|
0/1 |
0.10-0.34 |
Borderline/equivocal |
|
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.
Total IgE:
|
Age |
Reference interval (in kU/L) |
|
0-5 months |
≤13 |
|
6-11 months |
≤34 |
|
1 and 2 years |
≤97 |
|
3 years |
≤199 |
|
4-6 years |
≤307 |
|
7 and 8 years |
≤403 |
|
9-12 years |
≤696 |
|
13-15 years |
≤629 |
|
16 and 17 years |
≤537 |
|
18 years and older |
≤214 |
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Report Available
Same day/1 to 3 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
82785-IgE
86003 x 22-Each individual allergen
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| RPR15 | Resp Profile, Reg 15, Intermtn W | 51991-8 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| ALTN | Alternaria Tenuis, IgE | 6020-2 |
| ASP | Aspergillus Fumigatus, IgE | 6025-1 |
| BERG | Bermuda Grass, IgE | 6041-8 |
| BXMPL | Box Eld/Maple, S, IgE | 7155-5 |
| CAT | Cat Epithelium, IgE | 6833-8 |
| CED | Mountain Cedar, IgE | 6178-8 |
| CLAD | Cladosporium, IgE | 53760-5 |
| COCR | Cockroach, IgE | 6078-0 |
| CTWD | Cottonwood, IgE | 6090-5 |
| DF | House Dust Mites/D.F., IgE | 6095-4 |
| DOGD | Dog Dander, IgE | 6098-8 |
| DP | House Dust Mites/D.P., IgE | 6096-2 |
| ELM | Elm, IgE | 6109-3 |
| IGE | Immunoglobulin E (IgE), S | 19113-0 |
| MUG | Mugwort, IgE | 6183-8 |
| MULB | Mulberry, IgE | 6281-0 |
| OAK | Oak, IgE | 6189-5 |
| OLIV | Olive-Tree, IgE | 6192-9 |
| PENL | Penicillium, IgE | 6212-5 |
| RRRP | Rough Pigweed, IgE | 6233-1 |
| RUSS | Russian Thistle, IgE | 6234-9 |
| SRW | Short Ragweed, IgE | 6085-5 |
| TIMG | Timothy Grass, IgE | 6265-3 |