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Allergen, Scallop IgE
Components
| Name | Method | Department | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allergen: Scallop IgE |
Immunocap specific IgE |
CMI, Immunology | kU/L |
Specimen Requirements
Whole blood
| Container Type | Container Size | Specimen Volume |
|---|---|---|
PreferredRed tube, (no anticoagulant), No Gel |
3 mL | 3 mL |
AlternateRed Tube (no anticoagulant) with Gel |
3 mL | 3 mL |
AlternateGold tube, (SST) with Gel |
3.5 mL | 3 mL |
AlternateGreen tube (Lithium heparin), No Gel |
3 mL | 3 mL |
AlternateGreen tube (Lithium heparin), with Gel |
3 mL | 3 mL |
AlternatePurple tube (EDTA) |
3 mL | 3 mL |
Stability
Room temperature - 1 hour(s)
Refrigerated - 1 week(s)
Specimen Preparation
- Mix EDTA or heparin tube by gentle inversion immediately after collection.
- Transport to laboratory as soon as possible
- If delay in transport greater than 1 hour, refrigerate
Reasons for Rejection
- Wrong collection tube
- Gross hemolysis
- Gross icterus
- Gross lipemia
- Contamination
- Frozen whole blood
- Wrong type of specimen
Comments
Up to 15 allergens can be tested per 3mL of whole blood.
CPT Code
- 86003