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Ash Green (Fraxinus pennsylvanica) IgE
Test Code34929
CPT Codes
86003
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum collected in a red-top tube (no gel)
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Instructions
Collect 1-2 mL whole blood in red top tube, centrifuge and transfer 0.5 mL serum into a transfer tube. Ship at ambient or frozen temperature Monday through Friday. Specimens are stable for 4 weeks refrigerated or ambient; freeze for longer storage.
Transport Container
Plastic transfer tube
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 28 days
Refrigerated: 28 days
Frozen: Indefinitely
Refrigerated: 28 days
Frozen: Indefinitely
Methodology
Radioimmunoassay (RIA)
FDA Status
This test was developed and its performance characteristics have been determined by Eurofins Viracor. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Setup Schedule
Set up: Mon-Fri; Report available: 2-3 days
Reference Range
<0.35 kU/L
Clinical Significance
This assay is used to detect allergen specific-IgE using an enzyme immunoassay (EIA). In vitro allergy testing is the primary testing mode for allergy diagnosis.