Live Oak, Virginia IgE

Test Code: TD_5521
CPT Code(s): 86003

$15

Test Details

Alternative Name(s)

Allergen, Live Oak
Oak, Live, Virginia Allergen
Tree, Virginia Live Oak Allergen
Tree, Virginia Live Oak IgE
Virginia Live Oak Allergen
Virginia Live Oak IgE

Test Includes

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

0.2 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

0.3 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.