Stachybotrys chartarum/atra (RGm24) IgE
Test Summary
Stachybotrys chartarum/atra is a mold that has been implicated in a variety of illnesses associated with water-damaged buildings. Stachybotrys requires cellulose as a growth substrate and is usually found on building materials composed of cellulose (e.g. ceiling tiles and wallboards).
Individuals who respond to exposure to mold antigens by producing specific IgE may exhibit Used to detect possible allergic responses to various substances in the environment symptoms when subsequently re-exposed to spores from mold.
Aliases
- N/A
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
0.3 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.15 mL
Instructions
N/A
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Transport tube
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 14 days
- Refrigerated: 14 days
- Frozen: 30 days
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Gross hemolysis • Grossly lipemic
Order Code
SCHRTR
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB6151
Includes
N/A
CPT Code
- 86003 - This test is not available for New York patient testing.
Billing Code
- 300497210
CPT Statement
Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)
FDA Status
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The FDA has determined that such clearance or approval is not necessary. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
Testing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
33608 Ortega Highway
San Juan Capistrano CA, 92675
33608 Ortega Highway
San Juan Capistrano CA, 92675
Department
Reference Testing
Reference Range
| S. chartarum (RGm24) IgE | <0.35 kU/L |
| Class | 0 |
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Monday - Saturday morning; Report available: 4 days
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
0.3 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.15 mL
Instructions
N/A
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Transport tube
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 14 days
- Refrigerated: 14 days
- Frozen: 30 days
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Gross hemolysis • Grossly lipemic
Billing
CPT Code
- 86003 - This test is not available for New York patient testing.
Billing Code
- 300497210
CPT Statement
Result Information
Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
| S. chartarum (RGm24) IgE | <0.35 kU/L |
| Class | 0 |
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Monday - Saturday morning; Report available: 4 days