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Test Code IgE Tot IgE Total

Useful For

An initial screening test for allergic disease.

Patient Preparation

No special patient preparation required

Collection Method

Venous collection

Minimum Volume

1 mL

Container

Gold Top Serum Separator

Preferred Specimen

Serum

Acceptable Specimens

Serum:

  • Gold Top SST

  • Red Top

Plasma:
  • Light Green Top (lithium heparin)

  • Purple or Pink Top (K2/K3 EDTA)

Reference or Target Ranges

0.0 – 24.90

Reportable Units

kU/L

Critical Value

Not defined for this assay

Reasons for Rejection

Hemolysis Threshold
 N/A
Icterus Threshold
 N/A
Lipemia Threshold
 N/A
Other
 QNS, contaminated, improperly labled, improper specimen type.

Specimen Stability

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

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

82785