Test Code DOGPF Dog Dander, IgE, with Reflex to Dog Dander Components, IgE, Serum
Ordering Guidance
For a listing of allergens available for testing, see Allergens - Immunoglobulin E (IgE) Antibodies
Specimen Required
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.
Useful For
Evaluating patients with suspected dog dander allergy
Reflex Tests
Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
---|---|---|---|
DOGPR | Dog Dander Components, IgE, S | No | No |
Testing Algorithm
Testing begins with analysis of dog dander IgE. If dog dander IgE is negative (<0.10 kU/L), testing is complete.
If dog dander IgE is 0.10 kU/L or more, then 6 dog dander components (Can f 1, Can f 2, Can f 3, Can f 4, Can f 5, Can f 6) are performed at an additional charge.
Special Instructions
Reporting Name
Dog Dander Component Reflex, SSpecimen Type
SerumSpecimen Minimum Volume
0.7 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
---|---|---|---|
Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days | |
Frozen | 90 days |
Reject Due To
Gross hemolysis | OK |
Gross lipemia | OK |
Gross icterus | OK |
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
Report Available
Same day/1 to 3 daysSpecimen Retention Time
14 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in RochesterCPT Code Information
86003
LOINC Code Information
Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
DOGPF | Dog Dander Component Reflex, S | 6098-8 |
Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
DOGD1 | Dog Dander, IgE, S | 6098-8 |
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send an Allergen Test Request (T236) with the specimen.