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Reporting Name
Stinging Insects Allergen ProfileUseful For
Establishing a diagnosis of an allergy to honeybee, yellow jacket, wasp, yellow-faced hornet, and white-faced hornet venoms
Defining the allergen responsible for eliciting signs and symptoms
Identifying allergens:
-Responsible for allergic response 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
This test is not useful for patients previously treated with immunotherapy to determine if residual clinical sensitivity exists, or in patients in whom the medical management does not depend upon identification of allergen specificity.
Profile Information
| Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
|---|---|---|---|
| HBV | Honeybee Venom, IgE | Yes | Yes |
| YJV | Yellow Jacket Venom, IgE | Yes | Yes |
| WSPV | Wasp Venom, IgE | Yes | Yes |
| YFHV | Yellow Faced Hornet Venom, IgE | Yes | Yes |
| WFHV | White Faced Hornet Venom, IgE | Yes | Yes |
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Specimen Type
SerumOrdering Guidance
For a listing of allergens available for testing, see Allergens - Immunoglobulin E (IgE) Antibodies.
Specimen Required
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 0.8 mL
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days |
| Frozen | 90 days |
Special Instructions
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.
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
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 x 5
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| INSEC | Stinging Insects Allergen Profile | 94593-1 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| HBV | Honeybee Venom, IgE | 6844-5 |
| WFHV | White Faced Hornet Venom, IgE | 6280-2 |
| WSPV | Wasp Venom, IgE | 13176-3 |
| YFHV | Yellow Faced Hornet Venom, IgE | 6288-5 |
| YJV | Yellow Jacket Venom, IgE | 6740-5 |
Report Available
Same day/1 day to 3 daysReject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | OK |
| Gross lipemia | OK |
Method Name
Fluorescence Enzyme Immunoassay (FEIA)
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send an Allergen Test Request (T236) with the specimen.
Testing Algorithm
This profile includes testing for honeybee, yellow jacket, wasp, yellow faced hornet, and white-faced hornet venoms.