Inhalant IgE Panel

Test Code: TD_5542
CPT Code(s): 86003 X10

$150

Test Details

Alternative Name(s)

N/A

Test Includes

A. Alternata IgE
House Dust (Greer) IgE
Cat Epithelium IgE
Dog Dander IgE
D. Pteronyssinus IgE
Marshelder, rough IgE
Ragweed, Common IgE
Bermuda Grass IgE
Timothy Grass IgE
Live Oak, Virginia IgE

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

Minimum Volume

4 mL serum

Sample Stability

1 day room temperature
1 week refrigerated
1 month frozen

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Collection Instructions

Allow SST to clot in an upright position for at least 30 minutes, then centrifuge sample within 2 hours of collection. Refrigerate.

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 sample and transfer serum to a plastic transport tube within 2 hours of collection. Clearly label tube as serum from a plain red top tube. Refrigerate.