Profilin (t216) IgE

Test Code

39153

CPT Codes
86008

Preferred Specimen

0.5 mL serum

Minimum Volume

0.3 mL

Transport Container

Transport tube

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 14 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days

Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)

Setup Schedule

Set up: Mon-Sat; Report available: 1 day

Reference Range

<0.10 kU/L

Clinical Significance

Profilins are found in pollens from trees, grasses, weeds, fruits, vegetables, nuts, spices, and latex. IgE reactivity to profilins contributes significantly to IgE cross-reactivity between trees, grasses, and weeds. Since profilins are also known to be heat and protease sensitive, profilin specific IgE is an important trigger for oral allergy syndrome: A mild, short lived, oral reaction, occurring immediately after the ingestion of raw fruits, vegetables, and nuts. This syndrome is more commonly seen in pollen allergic patients than in patients with true food allergies.

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