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Test Code DOGPF Dog Dander, IgE, with Reflex to Dog Dander Components, IgE, 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 mL

Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.


Useful For

Evaluating patients with suspected dog dander allergy

Reflex Tests

Test ID Reporting Name Available Separately Always Performed
DOGPR Dog Dander Components, IgE, S No No

Testing Algorithm

Testing begins with analysis of dog dander IgE. If dog dander IgE is negative (<0.10 kU/L), testing is complete.

 

If dog dander IgE is 0.10 kU/L or more, then 6 dog dander components (Can f 1, Can f 2, Can f 3, Can f 4, Can f 5, Can f 6) are performed at an additional charge.

Method Name

Fluorescent Enzyme Immunoassay (FEIA)

Reporting Name

Dog Dander Component Reflex, S

Specimen Type

Serum

Specimen Minimum Volume

0.7 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
Gross icterus OK

Reference Values

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

Concentrations of 0.70 kU/L or more (class 2 and above) will flag as abnormally high.

Reference values apply to all ages.

Interpretation

When detectable total dog dander IgE antibody is present (≥0.10 IgE kUa/L), additional specific component IgE antibody testing will be performed. If at least one potential specific allergenic dog dander component IgE is detectable (≥0.10 IgE kUa/L), an interpretative report will be provided.

 

When the sample is negative for total dog dander IgE antibody (<0.10 IgE kUa/L), additional testing for specific dog component IgE antibodies will not be performed. Negative IgE results for total dog dander antibody may indicate a lack of sensitization to potential dog allergenic components.

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Friday

Report Available

Same day/1 to 3 days

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Test Classification

This test has been cleared, approved, or is exempt by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.

CPT Code Information

86003

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
DOGPF Dog Dander Component Reflex, S 6098-8

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
DOGD1 Dog Dander, IgE, S 6098-8

Forms

If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send an Allergen Test Request (T236) with the specimen.