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Specimen Required
Draw blood in a plain red-top tube(s), serum gel tube(s) is acceptable. Spin down and send 0.5 mL of serum refrigerated in a plastic vial.
Method Name
Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)
Reporting Name
Perch Ocean IgESpecimen Type
SerumSpecimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 28 days | |
| Frozen | 365 days | ||
| Ambient | 28 days |
Reject Due To
| Hemolysis | Mild OK; Gross reject |
| Lipemia | Mild OK; Gross reject |
| Icterus | Mild OK; Gross reject |
| Other | NA |
Reference Values
<0.35 kU/L
Interpretation
|
IgE (kU/L) |
Comment |
|
|
0 |
<0.35 |
Below Detection |
|
1 |
0.35-0.69 |
Low Positive |
|
2 |
0.70-3.49 |
Moderate Positive |
|
3 |
3.50-17.49 |
Positive |
|
4 |
17.50-49.99 |
Strong Positive |
|
5 |
≥50 |
Very Strong Positive |
Method Description
The conventional EIA uses allergen-coated discs from several suppliers and an enzyme-labeled anti-IgE.
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Performing Laboratory
Eurofins ViracorTest Classification
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Viracor Eurofins. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.CPT Code Information
86003
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| FOPE | Perch Ocean IgE | Not Provided |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| Z3994 | Perch Ocean IgE | Not Provided |
| Z3995 | CLASS | Not Provided |