Immunoglobulin E (IgE)

Alphabetical Test listing

Immunoglobulin E (IgE)-137

Test name:

Test number:

137

Excellian order number:

82785.0

Abbreviation:

IGE

Alternate names:

IGE
Allergen

Specimen type:

Serum

Collection container:

Gold serum separator (SST) tube

Volume:

1.0 mL

Minimum volume:

0.3 mL

Collection instructions:

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

Processing instructions:

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

Transport container:

Gold serum separator (SST) tube

Alternate collection container:

Red serum vial/tube - 5 mL

Alternate processing instructions:

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

Alternate transport container:

False bottom plasma/serum transport vial/tube (AHL)

Transport and stability:

Ambient (preferred) - 3 days

Refrigerated - 7 days

Frozen (OK)

Reason for rejection:

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)

Performing lab:

AHL - Immunology: I

Days set up:

Mo - Fr

TAT:

3 - 5 days

Method:

Fluorescence Enzyme Immunoassay (FEIA)

Reference ranges:

See report

CPT codes:

82785

Date created:

11/30/2001

Revised date:

08/02/2021

Review date:

01/09/2024