Pepper C. annuum (F218-IgE Paprika/Sweet Pepper)
Order Name
Pepper C Annum
Test Number: 5613535
Revision Date 03/24/2025
Test Number: 5613535
Revision Date 03/24/2025
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
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Pepper C. annuum (F218-IgE Paprika/Sweet Pepper)
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ImmunoCAP |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 0.25 mL (0.1 mL) | Serum | Clot Activator SST | Room Temperature |
| Instructions | Specimen Type: Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube Specimen Storage: Room temperature Specimen Collection: Not Available Specimen Stability: Ambient: 14 days, Refrigerated : 14 days, Frozen: 3 months |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
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| Expected TAT | 2 - 4 days |
| Clinical Use | The term sweet pepper covers a wide variety of mild peppers that, like the chile, belong to the Capsicum family. The best known sweet peppers are bell peppers. This family also includes paprika, green pepper, Hungarian pepper, red pepper and pimento. Please note that this allergen is not related to the peppercorn spices (green and black pepper). |
| Notes | Labcorp Test Code: 602779 |
| CPT Code(s) | 86003 |
| Internal Comments | New to ARUP on 8/21/2017 1/28/18 updated aliases - JK ?Aliases: Anaheim Pepper, Bell Pepper/Paprika, Capsicum annuum, Cayenne Pepper, Cubanelle Pepper, Jalapeno Pepper, Poblano Pepper, Serrano Pepper. |
| Lab Section | Reference Lab |