Immunoglobulin E (IgE)-137

Test info

  
Immunoglobulin E (IgE)
  
137
  
82785.0
  
IGE
  
IGE
Allergen

Specimen

  
Serum
  
  
1.0 mL
  
0.3 mL
  
  • For more than one allergen, use this formula to calculate the amount of serum required

50 µL X (# of allergens) + 250 µL = total amount serum needed

  • Immediatley following collection, mix sample by gently inverting 5 times
  

1. Allow sample to clot for a minimum of 30 minutes
2. Spin within two (2) hours of sample collection

  

Gold serum separator (SST) tube

  
  
  1. Allow sample to clot
  2. Spin
  3. Transfer serum to a False bottom plasma/serum transport vial/tube (AHL), labelled as serum, within two (2) hours of sample collection
  
  

Ambient (preferred) - 3 days

Refrigerated - 7 days

Frozen (OK)

  
  • Improper labels (unlabeled or mislabeled)
  • Hemolysis (some procedures)
  • Improper anticoagulant or ratio
  • Delay in transport
  • Improper storage temperature affecting results
  • Improper container
  • Leaking container resulting in compromised specimen
  • Quantity not sufficient (QNS)

Performance

  
AHL - Immunology: I
  
Mo - Fr
  
3 - 5 days
  

Fluorescence Enzyme Immunoassay (FEIA)

Clinical and Interpretive info

  

See report

Billing

  
82785

Tracking

  
11/30/2001
  
08/02/2021
  
01/09/2024