| Field Name |
Data Description |
| Test Name |
Egg F245 IgE |
| Code |
Egg Whole E245 IgE., RAST Egg Whole E245 IgE. |
|
CPT Code |
86003 |
| Last Modified |
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| Test Name |
Egg IgE. |
| Synonyms |
whole eggs, rast, allergy |
| Patient Preparation |
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| Spec. Requirements |
Blood |
| Tube |
Red or Gold |
| Collection Volume |
4.0 mL Red or 3.5 mL Gold |
| Storage |
Ambient or Refrigerate 2 weeks, Frozen 3 months |
| Routine TAT |
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| STAT TAT |
N/A |
| Days Test Performed |
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| Performed by BHS |
None |
| See Availability |
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| Reference Lab |
LabCorp of America |
| Reference Lab Code |
602528 F245-IgE Egg, Whole |
| Clinical Use |
Detect possible allergic responses to various substances in the environment such as animals, antibiotics, foods, grasses, house dust, mites, insects, insulin, molds, smuts, trees, and weeds; evaluate hay fever, asthma, atopic eczema,and respiratory allergy. Quantitative allergen-specific IgE test is indicated: * To determine if a patient has elevated allergen-specific IgE antibodies * If specific allergic sensitivity is needed to allow immunotherapy to be initiated * When testing patients for agents which may potentially cause anaphylaxis * When evaluating patients who are taking medications (eg, long-acting antihistamines) which interfere with other testing modalities (eg, skin testing) * If immunotherapy or other therapeutic measures based on skin testing results have not led to a satisfactory remission of symptoms * When patient is unresponsive to medical management where identification of offending allergens may be beneficial |
| Reference Range |
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| Critical Value |
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| Testing Sample Type |
Serum |
| Min Lab Testing Volume |
0.2 mL |
| Special Handling |
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| Lab Notes |
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| Methodology |
IMMUNOCAP - ImmunoCAP |
| Limitations |
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