Gold serum separator (SST) tube

Immediately following collection, thoroughly 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

Red serum vial/tube - 5 mL

1. Allow sample to clot
2. Spin
3. Transfer serum to a Transfer vial/tube with cap - 12mL (LabCorp), labelled as serum, within two (2) hours of sample collection

Transfer vial/tube with cap - 12mL (LabCorp)

Ambient (preferred) - 14 days

Refrigerated - 14 days

Frozen - 3 months

Freeze/thaw cycles - stable x3

ImmunoCAP®

< 0.10 kU/L

Quantitative allergen-specific IgE test is indicated:

• To determine if a patient has elevated allergen-specific IgE antibodies
• If specific allergic sensitivity is needed to allow immunotherapy to be initiated
• When testing patients for agents which may potentially cause anaphylaxis
• When evaluating patients who are taking medications (eg, long-acting antihistamines) which interfere with other testing modalities (eg, skin testing)
• If immunotherapy or other therapeutic measures based on skin testing results have not led to a satisfactory remission of symptoms
• When patient is unresponsive to medical management where identification of offending allergens may be beneficial

Medical necessity