Laboratory Services
Wheat IgE
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Test Description |
Wheat IgE
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Test ID |
WHEAT
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General Information |
An allergen is a type of antigen that initiates an immune response. After this initiation, also called sensitization, an allergic individual will produce IgE against that allergen. Specific IgE can be used to determine allergen sensitization, potential anaphylaxis response, and aid in disease management. Assay results should be used in conjunction with clinical findings and other serological tests. |
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Specimen Type |
Serum |
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Specimen Requirements |
Tiger |
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Alternate Specimen Type |
Plasma (Na-Heparin or EDTA) |
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Minimum Sample Volume |
1 mL |
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Pediatric Min. Volume (if applicable) |
500 uL |
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Additional Processing Details |
Preferred: Centrifuge serum samples (SST, Red Top) within 2 hours of collection. |
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Stability |
Stored at 2-8˚C: 7 Days |
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Methodology |
Fluorescent enzyme immunoassay (FEIA) |
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Estimated TAT |
2-5 days |
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Testing Schedule |
Monday-Saturday, alternating days |
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CPT Code(s) |
86003 |
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Reference Range File | ||
Performing Lab |
Incyte Diagnostics |
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LOINC Code(s) |
6277-8 |