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Careless Weed (Amaranthus palmeri) IgE [30767X]
Test Code30767
CPT Codes
86003
Preferred Specimen
Minimum 0.5 mL serum
Instructions
Collect 1-2 mL whole blood in red top tube (no gel).
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.
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
Transfer tube
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 28 days
Refrigerated: 28 days
Frozen: 1 year
Refrigerated: 28 days
Frozen: 1 year
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Lipemic samples may lead to rejection
Methodology
ImmunoCAP® FEIA
FDA Status
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Viracor Eurofins. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administrations.
Setup Schedule
Set up: Mon-Fri; Report available: 1-2 business days from receipt of specimen
Reference Range
<0.35 kU/L
Clinical Significance
This assay is used to detect allergen specific-IgE using the ImmunoCAP® FEIA method. In vitro allergy testing is the primary mode for allergy diagnosis.
