Test Code PAS3M Pediatric Allergy Screen <3 Years, Serum
Additional Codes
MAYO: PAS3
EPIC: LAB5296
Reporting Name
Pediatric Allergy Scrn <3 Yrs, SUseful For
Establishing a diagnosis of an allergy to pediatric allergy screen
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 |
---|---|---|---|
EGG | Egg White, IgE | Yes | Yes |
MILK | Milk, IgE | Yes | Yes |
WHT | Wheat, IgE | Yes | Yes |
SOY | Soybean, IgE | Yes | Yes |
DF | House Dust Mites/D.F., IgE | Yes | Yes |
Performing Laboratory

Specimen Type
SerumAdvisory Information
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: 0.7 mL for every 5 allergens requested
Specimen Minimum Volume
For 1 allergen: 0.5 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
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.
Day(s) and Time(s) Performed
Monday through Friday; 9 a.m.-8 p.m.
Saturday; 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
Test Classification
This test has been cleared, approved or is exempt by the U.S. 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 |
---|---|---|
PAS3 | Pediatric Allergy Scrn <3 Yrs, S | 94593-1 |
Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
DF | House Dust Mites/D.F., IgE | 6095-4 |
EGG | Egg White, IgE | 6106-9 |
MILK | Milk, IgE | 6174-7 |
SOY | Soybean, IgE | 6248-9 |
WHT | Wheat, IgE | 6276-0 |
Reject 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.