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Immunoglobulin E
Test CodeQ542
Preferred Specimen
1 mL Serum (minimum 0.5 mL)
Minimum Volume
0.3 mL
Other Acceptable Specimens
Plasma collected in: Sodium heparin (green-top) tube, lithium heparin (green-top) tube, or EDTA (lavender-top) tube
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 5 days <br> Refrigerated: 7 days
Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)
Setup Schedule
Set up: Mon-Sat; Report available: 1-3 days
Limitations
Some individuals with allergies have low total IgE but high concentration of allergen-specific IgE and may even suffer anaphylaxis with low to undetectable concentrations of IgE or allergen-specific IgE antibodies.
Clinical Significance
For diagnosis of allergic disease. A normal IgE level does not exclude the possible presence of an allergic disorder.
