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- Cayenne pepper
- Chili 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
Chili and cayenne peppers are fruits of the plants from the genus Capsicum, which are members of the nightshade family, Solanaceae. Chili peppers are considered fruit, not vegetables. Chili peppers tend to be eaten in very small amounts as spices or condiments, due to their strong flavors; as opposed to sweet pepper, which is usually used as a vegetable.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 602817 | F279-IgE Chili Pepper | 7591-1 | 602817 | F279-IgE Chili Pepper | kU/L | 7591-1 |
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