Galactose-alphe-1, 3 galactose (Alpha-Gal) IgE

Message

Viracor-IBT

Test Code

30039

CPT Codes
86003x1

Preferred Specimen

serum 1 mL

Minimum Volume

1mL

Transport Temperature

ambient, frozen or refrigerated

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Lipemic samples may lead to rejection

Methodology
Solid phase immunoassay with alpha-galactose-1-3-galactose as the bound antigen. Calibrated against total IgE standards from WHO Reference 75/502 to generate results in kilounits of IgE. This test has not been cleared or approved for diagnostic use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. - See more at: http://www.viracoribt.com/Test-Catalog/Detail/Galactose-alpha-13-galactose-Alpha-Gal-IgE-30039#sthash.BnVZ9MIh.dpuf

Report Available

1-2 Business day from receipt of specimen

Reference Range

The result is reported in kU/L. The assay range is 0.1 to 100. The reference range for a healthy population is less than 0.35 - See more at: http://www.viracoribt.com/Test-Catalog/Detail/Galactose-alpha-13-galactose-Alpha-Gal-IgE-30039#sthash.BnVZ9MIh.dpu

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 - See more at: http://www.viracoribt.com/Test-Catalog/Detail/Galactose-alpha-13-galactose-Alpha-Gal-IgE-30039#sthash.BnVZ9MIh.dpuf

The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.