Ordering Code | 6874 |
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Test Name | Pumpkin (f225) IgE |
Alias | f225 |
Preferred Specimen | Serum |
Preferred Container | SST (Red-Gray) |
Other Specimen/Container | Plasma in EDTA, K2 (Lavender), Plasma in Sodium Heparin (Green), Serum in Plain (Red) SST (Gold) |
Optimum Volume | 4 mL (Up to 40 Allergens) |
Collection Instructions | Draw a full 8 mL TT SST for up to 40 allergens; a second TT for 41-80; a third TT if more. |
Handling Instructions | >40 Allergens, add another tube in Antrim Order Entry Grid. |
Transport Requirements | Oahu: Refrigerated Airline: Refrigerated |
Specimen Stability | Ambient: 8 Hours Refrigerated: 7 Days Frozen: 3 Months |
Rejection Criteria | Grossly hemolyzed, Insufficient quantity, Specimen older than stability limits, Avoid repeated freezing and thawing, Do NOT use frost-free freezers |
Avail. Stat | NO |
Analytic Time | Up to 3 Days |
Methodology | Fluorescent Enzyme Immunoassay (FEIA) |
Reference range(s)
The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of December 5, 2024.
Component | Age | Male Norm | Male Critical Low | Male Critical High | Female Norm | Female Critical High | Female Critical Low | Units | Add'l info |
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Pumpkin (f225) IgE | ALL | kU/L | See report. | ||||||
Class | ALL | See report. | |||||||
Allergen Specific IgE | ALL | See report. |