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	About Us Patient Services Outreach Physician/ Client Services Collection Info Testing Test Directory Technical Updates Employment		Laboratory Test Directory Procedure Name: Ampicillin Allergic Sensitivity Ulticare Name:   Testing Info: Testing Location Specimen Type Collection Container Optional Container Preferred Volume Minimum Volume Reference Serum Red Top Gold Top 4 mL 2 mL Specimen Processing: Spec. Type Optimal Volume Minimum Volume Processing Info Storage Info Sample Stability Shipping Instructions Reference Lab Setup Serum 1 mL 0.3 mL   Refrigerate   Refrigerate   L / CPT Codes: Lab Service Code(s)/(Qty): CPT Code(s):  (1) 86003 Additional Details: Test Availability: Monday - Saturday Turnaround Time: 2-3 days Interpretive Info: The time for penicilloyl testing is no sooner than 3 weeks and no longer than 6 months after penicillin exposure. This penicillin allergy test detects IgE antibodies to the major determinant of penicllin. It is recommended to test for both Penicilloyl G and V, Amoxicillin and Ampicillin. Notes: This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Quest Diagnostics, Nichols Institute. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The FDA has determined that such clearance or approval is not necessary. Performance characteristics refer to the analytical performance of the test.

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