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Test Code Alpha-gal Profile Alpha-gal Profile w/ TIgE 

Useful For

Aid in diagnosis of an IgE mediated allergy to non-primate mammalian red meat, such as beef, pork, venison, and meat-derived products. 

Additional Information/Important Notes

Total IgE is included with this orderable. 

Patient Preparation

No special preparation required. 

Collection Method

Venous collection

Minimum Volume

1.5 mL 

Container

Gold Top Serum Separator

Preferred Specimen

Serum

Acceptable Specimens

Serum:

  • Gold Top SST
  •  
  • Red Top

Reasons for Rejection

Hemolysis Threshold N/A
Icterus Threshold N/A
Lipemia Threshold N/A
Other QNS, contaminated, improperly labled, improper specimen type. Other reasons deemed appropriate by qualified laboratorians. 

Specimen Stability

Ambient N/A
Refrigerated (2°C to 8°C) 7 Days
Frozen(<-20°C to 0°C) Indefinite

Reference or Target Ranges

  • <0.1 – Class O – Absent
  • 0.10 – 0.34 – Class 0/1 – for specialist use only, clinical relevance undetermined
  • 0.35 – 0.69 – Class 1 – Low
  • 0.70 – 3.49 – Class 2 – Medium
  • 3.5 – 17.49 – Class 3 – High
  • 17.5 – 49.99 – Class 4 – Very high
  • 50 – 100 – Class 5 – Very high
  • >100 – Class 6 – Very high

Reportable Units

kUA/L (kilo unit of allergen-specific IgE per liter)

Panel Allergens

  • Milk
  • Pork
  • Lamb
  • Beef
  • Galactose-alpha-1, 3-galactose (Alpha-gal) 
  • Total IgE

Critical Value

None defined for this assay.

Performance Information

Days and Time Performed Monday – Friday 8 AM – 4:30 PM
Expected Turn Around Time Within 3 days of arrival in lab
Stat Availabilty No
Performing Bench Special Chemistry
Methodology/Method Description ImmunoCap 250 – Enzyme linked immunoassay (ELIA)

CPT Codes

86003x4, 86008, 82785