Phadiatop (Allergy Screen)
Use
The Phadia Phadiatop test is an allergy screening test with excellent sensitivity and specificity for inhalant allergy. It uses an ImmunoCAP with a balanced mixture of representative allergens, including grasses, trees, weeds, cat, dog, mites, and molds. A positive result indicates that the patient is allergic to one or more of these allergens; a negative result indicates the patient is not allergic to inhalant allergens. Note that the test does not assess a patient's sensitivity to food, drug, chemical, or certain unusual or rare allergens.
Special Instructions
The test is performed using an enzyme immunoassay, and it is available to clients in New York State.
Limitations
The test does not assess a patient's sensitivity to food, drug, chemical, or certain unusual or rare allergens. It is specifically for inhalant allergy screening and relies on a balanced mixture of representative allergens.
New York Approved
Methodology
Immunoassay (Enzyme Immunoassay)
Biomarkers
LOINC Codes
- 57036-6
- 57036-6
Result Turnaround Time
3-6 days
Related Documents
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Specimen
Serum
Volume
0.5 mL
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Container
Red or SST
Collection Instructions
Draw blood in a plain red-top tube(s), serum gel tube(s) is acceptable. Spin down and send 0.5 mL of serum refrigerated in a plastic vial.
Causes for Rejection
Lipemia
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 28 days |
| Refrigerated | 28 days |
| Frozen | 365 days |