Paprika/Sweet Pepper

TEST: 602779
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CPT: 86003
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Synonyms

  • Bell Pepper
  • Green Pepper
  • Hungarian Pepper
  • Paprika
  • Pimento
  • Red Pepper

Expected Turnaround Time

2 - 4 days

Turnaround time is defined as the usual number of days from the date of pickup of a specimen for testing to when the result is released to the ordering provider. In some cases, additional time should be allowed for additional confirmatory or additional reflex tests. Testing schedules may vary.

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Specimen Requirements

Specimen

Serum

Volume

0.2 mL

Container

Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube

Storage Instructions

Room temperature

Stability Requirements

Temperature

Period

Room temperature

14 days

Refrigerated

14 days

Frozen

3 months

Freeze/thaw cycles

Stable x3

Test Details

Methodology

Thermo Fisher ImmunoCAP®

Additional Information

The term sweet pepper covers a wide variety of mild peppers that, like the chile, belong to the Capsicum family. The best known sweet peppers are bell peppers. This family also includes paprika, green pepper, Hungarian pepper, red pepper and pimento.

Please note that this allergen is not related to the peppercorn spices (green and black pepper).

LOINC® Map

Order Code Order Code Name Order Loinc Result Code Result Code Name UofM Result LOINC
602779 F218-IgE Paprika/Sweet Pepper 7563-0 602779 F218-IgE Paprika/Sweet Pepper kU/L 7563-0

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