Immunoglobulin E : 542

Test Code
IGEC or 542


Alias/See Also
IGE


CPT Codes
82785

Transport Container
Specimen:
0.3 mL serum


Transport Temperature
Room temperature.


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 14 days; Refrigerated: 14 days; Frozen: 30 days


Methodology
Immunoassay

Setup Schedule
Sunday - Saturday


Report Available
1 day


Reference Range
6 Weeks: < or = 9 kU/L
3 Months: < or = 17 kU/L
6 Months: < or = 30 kU/L
9 Months: < or = 39 kU/L
12 Months: < or = 53 kU/L
2 Years: < or = 93 kU/L
3 Years: < or = 128 kU/L
4 Years: < or = 160 kU/L
5 Years: < or = 192 kU/L
6 Years: < or = 224 kU/L
7 Years: < or = 248 kU/L
8 Years: < or = 280 kU/L
9 Years: < or = 304 kU/L
10 Years: < or = 328 kU/L
Adults: < or = 114 kU/L


Clinical Significance
Useful for diagnosis of allergic disease. A normal IgE level does not exclude the possible presence of an allergic disorder.


Performing Laboratory
med fusion



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