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Crayfish (Rf320) IgE** [38751Z]
Test Code387518
CPT Codes
86003
Preferred Specimen
0.3 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.15 mL
Transport Container
Plastic screw-cap vial
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 14 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days
Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)
FDA Status
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The FDA has determined that such clearance or approval is not necessary. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.
Setup Schedule
Set up: Mon-Sat a.m.; Report available: Next day
Reference Range
See Laboratory Report
Clinical Significance
The determination of allergen-specific IgE Antibodies is a very sensitive first-order test for a allergic disease. The presence of IgE Antibodies to crayfish is highly predictive of the likelihood that the individual will exhibit immediate hypersensitivity upon exposure to the allergen.
