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_
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Test Code

ESOT - 30755Z - QNI

Quest Code

30755Z

Alias/See Also

Watermelon
30755Z

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)

Setup Schedule

Set up: Mon-Sat; Report available: 2-4 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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