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RAST

Source Blood
Mnemonic RAST
Specimen Requirements

1 x 5 mL gold top SST tube only is acceptable.

Minimum 0.2 mL whole blood or 0.1 mL serum for each allergen

Specimen Handling RAST ORDERING WILL BE AVAILABLE ON A LIMITED BASIS.
Additional Information Refer to Allergy Testing, IgE - Allergens  for a complete list of available allergens. 

RAST is only ordered for allergens not included on the Allergy Testing List.  Please specify specific allergens requested.
Testing Location Immunochemistry
Testing Frequency Daily
Alternate Name(s) Radio Allergen Sorbent Test
Reference Interval


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