Saffron, IgE-994
Test info
Saffron, IgE
994
LAB994
MSO
Allergen
Crocus sativus
Crocus sativus
This assay is used to detect allergen specific-IgE using the FEIA method. In vitro allergy testing is the primary testing mode for allergy diagnosis.
Specimen
Serum
0.5 mL
0.3 mL
Immediatley following collection, mix sample by gently inverting 5 times
- Allow sample to clot for a minimum of 30 minutes
- Spin within two (2) hours of sample collection
Gold serum separator (SST) tube
- Allow sample to clot
- Spin
- Transfer serum to a Transfer vial/tube with cap - 12mL (LabCorp), labelled as serum, within two (2) hours of sample collection
Ambient (preferred) – 4 weeks
Refrigerated – 4 weeks
Frozen – 1 year
- Lipemic samples may lead to rejection
Performance
Viracor (38910A) via Labcorp (009985): R-NX
Mo – Fr
3 - 4 days
ImmunoCAP® Fluorescence Enzyme Immunoassay (FEIA)
Clinical and Interpretive info
Negative: < 0.1 kU/L
|
Class |
IgE (kU/L) |
Comment |
|
0 |
<0.10 |
Negative |
|
0/1 |
0.10-0.34 |
Equivocal/Borderline |
|
1 |
0.35-0.69 |
Low Positive |
|
2 |
0.70-3.49 |
Moderate Positive |
|
3 |
3.50-17.49 |
High Positive |
|
4 |
17.50-49.99 |
Very High Positive |
|
5 |
50.00-99.99 |
Very High Positive |
|
6 |
>99.99 |
Very High Positive |
Billing
86003
Yes
Tracking
03/03/2021
01/03/2024