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Sage (Artemisia spp.) IgE
Test Code31671
CPT Codes
86003
Preferred Specimen
0.5 mL serum
Minimum Volume
340 uL
Instructions
Collect 1-2 mL whole blood in red-top tube. Centrifuge and transfer 0.5 mL serum into a transfer tube.
Ship at room temperature or frozen temperature Monday through Friday. Specimens are stable for 4 weeks refrigerated or room temperature; freeze for longer storage.
Ship at room temperature or frozen temperature Monday through Friday. Specimens are stable for 4 weeks refrigerated or room temperature; freeze for longer storage.
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 28 days
Frozen: 30 days
Refrigerated: 28 days
Frozen: 30 days
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Lipemic samples may lead to rejection
Methodology
Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)
FDA Status
This test was developed and its performance characteristics have been determined by Eurofins Viracor. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Setup Schedule
Set up: Daily; Report available: 2-3 days
Clinical Significance
This assay is used to detect allergen specific-IgE using an Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA). In vitro allergy testing is the primary testing mode for allergy diagnosis.
