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.