Test directory: Egg white (f1) IgE

Ordering Code6898
Test NameEgg white (f1) IgE
Aliasf1
Preferred SpecimenSerum
Preferred ContainerSST (Red-Gray)
Other Specimen/ContainerPlasma in EDTA, K2 (Lavender),
Plasma in Sodium Heparin (Green), Serum in Plain (Red)
SST (Gold)
Optimum Volume4 mL (Up to 40 Allergens)
Collection InstructionsDraw 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 RequirementsOahu: Refrigerated
Airline: Refrigerated
Specimen StabilityAmbient: 8 Hours
Refrigerated: 7 Days
Frozen: 3 Months
Rejection CriteriaGrossly hemolyzed, Insufficient quantity, Specimen older than stability limits, Avoid repeated freezing and thawing,
Do NOT use frost-free freezers
Avail. StatNO
Analytic TimeUp to 3 Days
MethodologyFluorescent Enzyme Immunoassay (FEIA)

Reference range(s)

ComponentAgeMale NormMale Critical LowMale Critical HighFemale NormFemale Critical HighFemale Critical LowUnitsAdd'l info
Egg white (f1) IgEALLkU/LSee report.
ClassALLSee report.
Allergen Specific IgEALLSee report.