Watermelon (rf329) IgE

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Test Name: 
Watermelon (rf329) IgE

Reference Lab: QNI
Test Code: 
30755Z

Shipping Temp: Refrigerated: 14 days

Specimen Type: 0.3 mL serum

TAT: 3-5 days
CPT Code: 
86003

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FDA Approved Test: YES_ NO_ LDT_
Medical Director/Pathologist: approved by
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Test Code
PESOT/Watermelon (rf329) IgE


Quest Code
30755Z


Alias/See Also
ESOT - 30755Z - QNI


CPT Codes
86003

Preferred Specimen
0.3 mL serum


Minimum Volume
0.15 mL


Transport Temperature
Room temperature


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


Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)

FDA Status
Allergens denoted with a "**" include results using one or more analyte specific reagents. In those cases, the test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.

Setup Schedule
Set up: Mon-Sat; Report available: 1-3 days


Reference Range
See Laboratory Report


Clinical Significance
Watermelon may uncommonly induce symptoms of food allergy in sensitized individuals. Allergic reactions include oral allergy syndrome or oropharyngeal symptoms (itching and/or swelling of the lips, tongue, or throat), urticaria, dermatitis, angioedema, and dyspnea. Allergens produced by watermelon are an important cause of IgE-mediated sensitization. The presence of allergen specific IgE antibodies in serum of a patient is highly predictive of the likelihood that the individual will exhibit immediate hypersensitivity upon exposure to the allergen.


Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
33608 Ortega Highway
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92690-6130



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