| Ordering Code | 1VNM |
|---|---|
| Test Name | Venom 1 |
| Preferred Specimen | Serum |
| Preferred Container | SST (Gold) |
| Other Specimen/Container | Plasma in Lithium Heparin (Green), Serum in Plain (Red) |
| Optimum Volume | 1 mL |
| Transport Requirements | Oahu: Refrigerated Airline: Refrigerated |
| Specimen Stability | Ambient: 8 Hours Refrigerated: 5 Days Frozen: 3 Months Frozen samples should be thawed only once. DO NOT use frost- free freezers. |
| Rejection Criteria | Specimen older than stability limits, Grossly hemolyzed, Insufficient quantity |
| 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 April 18, 2024.
| Component | Age | Male Norm | Male Critical Low | Male Critical High | Female Norm | Female Critical High | Female Critical Low | Units | Add'l info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specific IgE Venom | ALL | Reference ... Note1 |
Note1:
Reference Range: < 0.35 kU/L (Negative)
(conversion factor: 1 kU/L = 2.42 ng/mL)
See report..