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Galactose-Alpha-1,3-Galactose (Alpha-Gal) IgE
Test Code10554
Alias/See Also
LAB2074
CPT Codes
86008
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Transport Container
Transport tube
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)
Setup Schedule
10: 00 a. M. Mon-sat
Report Available
1-3 days
Reference Range
<0.10 kU/L
Clinical Significance
The Galactose-alpha-1,3 galactose (Alpha-Gal) IgE test more specifically defines the etiology of allergic responses to meat allergens in patients with a delayed onset of symptoms (3 to 6 hours after meal). IgE to Alpha-Gal is the likely cause of anaphylactic reactions in individuals who develop hypersensitivities to beef, pork and/or lamb as adults.
Performing Laboratory
| Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute |
| 27027 Tourney Road |
| Valencia, CA 91355-5386 |