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Test Code 19564 Allergen IgE Antibody, Blood

Important Note

Note: Chili Pepper IgE has been discontinued by the manufacturer. The manufacturer recommends Paprika IgE as an alternative. A very high degree of cross-reactivity is expected between these two allergens. 

Additional Codes

Refer to BJH test catalog under "Allergen IgE Antibody, Blood" test for list of allergens.

Performing Laboratory

Barnes Jewish Hospital Laboratory

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Blood

Container/Tube:

Preferred: Gold/Red SST Vacutainer

Acceptable: Plain, red-top Vacutainer®

Collection Volume: 3.0 mL 

Minimum volume required is dependent on number of allergens requested. Minimum volume for just one allergen is 1.2 mL with an additional 0.2 mL of volume required for each additional allergen requested.

Number of tests ordered Number of Full Tubes to be Drawn
1-10 1
11-20 2
21-30  3
31-40 4
41-50 5
MO/IL Profile 3

Reference Values

≤ 0.34 kUnits/L

CPT Coding

CPT Codes: 86003

Specimen Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Methodology

Fluorescence Enzyme Immunoassay (FEIA)

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Friday

Cut-off time:0700

Turnaround Time:

STAT: not available 

Routine: 7 - 14 days

Additional Information

For BJH Laboratory Use Only

Laboratory Processing Instructions: Test performed in BJH Core Lab. Spin and separate the serum from the cells immediately. Store refrigerated for 5 days.