Field Name |
Data Description |
Test Name |
Wheat F004 IgE |
Code |
Wheat F004 IgE., RAST Wheat F004 IgE. |
CPT Code |
86003 |
Last Modified |
7/16/2018 1:48:00 PM |
Test Name |
Wheat IgE. |
Synonyms |
Food, Immuno, IgE, Wheat, allergy, rast, |
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 Refrigerated 14 Days or 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 |
602459 F004-IgE Wheat |
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 |
0.1 mL |
Special Handling |
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Lab Notes |
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Methodology |
Thermo Fisher ImmunoCAP(R) |
Limitations |
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