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HelpTest Code LATEX Latex (Hevea braziliensis) IgE (Serum)
Clinical Indications
This assay is used to detect allergen specific-IgE using the
ImmunoCAP® FEIA method. In vitro
allergy testing is the primary
testing mode for allergy diagnosis.
Additional Test Codes
Epic Order Name: LATEX (HEVEA BRAZILIENSIS)
IGE
Sunquest Order Code: LATEX
Epic Px Code: LAB2971
Specimen Collection Type
Preferred: Gold
Acceptable: Red
Minimum Collection Volume
0.35 mL
Reference Range
ImmunoCAP®
Quantitative Scoring Guide:
|
Class |
IgE |
Comment |
|
0 |
<0.10 |
Negative |
|
0/1 |
0.10-0.34 |
Equivocal/Borderline |
|
1 |
0.35-0.69 |
Low Positive |
|
2 |
0.70-3.49 |
Moderate |
|
3 |
3.50-17.49 |
High Positive |
|
4 |
17.50-49.99 |
Very High |
|
5 |
50.00-99.99 |
Very High |
|
6 |
>99.99 |
Very High |
Note that Viracor
Eurofins includes an extra calibrator at 0.10 kU/L and uses it
to
define an optional equivocal class.
Critical Value
N/A
Interpretation
The ImmunoCAP FEIA method uses as the
solid phase a flexible,
hydrophobic cellulosic polymer to which allergen has been
covalently linked. The advantage of this system is that it has
a
very high antigen binding capacity when compared to other
systems
and it has minimal non-specific binding with high total IgE.
Viracor Eurofins provides an optional low range calibrator at
0.1
kU/L and a 0/1 class. This test has been cleared or approved
for
diagnostic use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Rejection Criteria
Lipemic samples may lead to rejection
Specimen Availability for Add-on Testing
2 Days
Specimen Stability
Ambient (preferred): 4 weeks
Refrigerated: 4 weeks
Frozen: Greater than 4 weeks
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Saturday
Performing Lab- Department
TUKHS-BH-Mail Outs
CPT Code
86003
LOINC Code
N/A
Test Alias
N/A
Additional Information / Notes
Turnaround time: 1-2 business days from receipt of specimen