Adult Food III IgE Panel

Test Code: TD_5495

CPT Code(s): 86003

$210

Test Details

Alternative Name(s)

N/A

Test Includes

Cocoa IgE 1739
Cheddar Cheese IgE 1744
Corn IgE 1751
Egg White IgE 1754
Egg Yolk IgE 1755
Orange IgE 1774
Peanut IgE** 1778
Potato, White IgE 1789
Soybean IgE 1799
Tomato IgE 1801
Wheat IgE 1808
Yeast, S. Cerev IgE 1809
Coffee IgE 1821
Milk IgE 5511

Methodology

Immunocap fluoroenzymeimmunoassay (FEIA)

Rejection Criteria

Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles

Reference Range(s)

<0.35 KU/L

Specimen Requirements

Preferred Specimen

Serum separator tube (SST)

Minimum Volume

4 mL serum

Sample Stability

1 day room temperature
1 week refrigerated
1 month frozen

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Collection Instructions

4 mL serum. Allow SST to clot in an upright position for at least 30 minutes, then centrifuge the sample within 2 hours of collection. Refrigerate.
Note: when ordering multiple ige specific allergens, the recommended specimen volume is:
For 2-24 allergens: minimum 2 mL serum.
For 25-40 allergens: minimum 3-4 mL serum.

Alternative Specimen

4 mL serum from a plain red top tube. Allow sample to clot in an upright position for at least 60 minutes, then centrifuge the sample and transfer serum to a plastic transport tube within 2 hours of collection. Clearly label tube as serum from a plain red top. Refrigerate.
Note: when ordering multiple ige specific allergens, the recommended specimen volume is:
For 2-24 allergens: minimum 2 mL serum.
For 25-40 allergens: minimum 3-4 mL serum.