Test Code NUTSPM Nuts Allergen Profile, Serum
Additional Codes
MAYO: NUTSP
EPIC: LAB585
Reporting Name
Nuts Allergen ProfileUseful For
Establishing a diagnosis of an allergy to nuts
Defining the allergen responsible for eliciting signs and symptoms
Identifying allergens:
-Responsible for allergic disease and/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
Profile Information
Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
---|---|---|---|
ALM | Almond, IgE | Yes | Yes |
SESA | Sesame Seed, IgE | Yes | Yes |
PEAN | Peanut, IgE | Yes | Yes |
PEC | Pecan-Food, IgE | Yes | Yes |
CCNT | Coconut, IgE | Yes | Yes |
Performing Laboratory

Specimen Type
SerumOrdering Guidance
For a listing of allergens available for testing, see Allergens - Immunoglobulin E (IgE) Antibodies in Special Instructions
Specimen Required
Container/Tube:
Preferred: Red top
Acceptable: Serum gel
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL for every 5 allergens requested
Specimen Minimum Volume
For 1 allergen: 0.3 mL
For more than 1 allergen: (0.05 mL x number of allergens) + 0.25 mL deadspace
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
---|---|---|---|
Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days | |
Frozen | 90 days |
Special Instructions
Reference Values
For allergens ALM, SESA, PEC and CCNT:
Class |
IgE kU/L |
Interpretation |
0 |
<0.35 |
Negative |
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 |
Reference values apply to all ages.
For Allergen PEAN:
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 |
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 |
---|---|---|
NUTSP | Nuts Allergen Profile | 63486-5 |
Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
ALM | Almond, IgE | 6019-4 |
CCNT | Coconut, IgE | 6081-4 |
PEAN | Peanut, IgE | 6206-7 |
PEC | Pecan-Food, IgE | 6208-3 |
SESA | Sesame Seed, IgE | 6242-2 |
Report Available
1 to 3 daysReject Due To
Gross hemolysis | OK |
Gross lipemia | OK |
Method Name
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send an Allergen Test Request (T236) with the specimen.