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HelpImmunoglobulin E, Plasma
Performing Lab(s)
Memorial-Belleville only
Methodology
Electrochemiluminescence immunoassay (ECLIA)
Specimen Requirement (s)
Specimen Type: plasma (preferred) or serum
Container/Tube: Mint green (LiHep) tube (preferred) or plain red top
Specimen Volume: 2 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions: NA
Lab instructions: Serum acceptable with disclaimer.
Unacceptable Conditions
- Grossly Hemolyzed
Day(s)/Shift(s) Test Set Up and Turnaround Time
Sunday through Saturday
Hours: 24 hours
Turnaround Time:
STAT: No
Routine: less than 4 hours from receipt.
Transport and Stability
Transport temperature: Ambient to lab
Analyte Stability:
Ambient: NA
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: NA
Reference Values
IgE
|
Age |
Reference Values |
|
0 – 1 year |
0.50 IUnits/mL |
|
1 year - 3 years |
0 - 100 IUnits/mL |
|
3 years - 5 years |
0 - 300 IUnits/mL |
|
5 years - 8 years |
0 - 400 IUnits/mL |
|
8 years - 16 years |
0 - 600 IUnits/mL |
|
16 years - 18 years |
0 - 500 IUnits/mL |
|
18 years - 150 years |
0 - 100 IUnits/mL |
CPT/LOINC Codes
82785