| Ordering Code | 6873 |
|---|---|
| Test Name | Potato (f35) IgE |
| Alias | f35 |
| 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 November 21, 2024.
| Component | Age | Male Norm | Male Critical Low | Male Critical High | Female Norm | Female Critical High | Female Critical Low | Units | Add'l info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potato (f35) IgE | ALL | kU/L | See report. | ||||||
| Class | ALL | See report. | |||||||
| Allergen Specific IgE | ALL | See report. |