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Alpha-Galactos Food IgE Allerg

Test Code
ALPHAGAL


Quest Code
10554


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


Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)

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 LLC
200 Forest Street, 3rd Floor, Suite B
Marlborough, MA 01752-3023




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