Overview

EPIC Code:
IMO200

Soft Test Code:
AG66

Send Out Test Code:
2851

Alternate Names

Allergen, Alpha Lactalbumin IgE
F76
Lactalbumin, Alpha IgE
nBos d 4 a-lactalbumin, Milk

Specimen Collection & Preparation

Specimen Requirements

1.0 mL Serum from a SST Gold Top Tube

Alternate Specimen

1.0 mL Serum from a Red Top Tube in a Plastic Vial

TransportAndStorage

7 days Ambient
14 days Refrigerated
30 days Frozen

Collection Instructions

Centrifuged and removed from cells within 4 hours of collection

Minimum Volume

0.3 mL

Neonatal Volumne

Clinical Interpretation

Reference Range:

Specific                                                  Level of Allergen
IgE Class               kU/L                       Specific IGE Antibody
---------                    ------------                ---------------------

0 <0.10 Absent/Undetectable

0/1 0.10 - 0.34 Very Low Level

1 0.35 - 0.69 Low Level

2 0.70 - 3.49 Moderate Level

3 3.50 - 17.4 High Level

4 17.5 - 49.9 Very High Level

5 50 – 100 Very High Level

6 >100 Very High Level

The clinical relevance of allergen results of 0.10 - 0.34 kU/L are undetermined and intended for specialist use. Allergens denoted with a ** include results using one or more analyte specific reagents. In those cases, the test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The FDA has determined that such clearance or approval is not necessary. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.

Methodology:

Immunocap

Production Schedule

Sites Performed

Quest - Chantilly

Days Performed

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Departments

Sendouts - Clinical

Turn Around Time

4 to 7 days

Coding & Compliance

CDM

00911244

CPT Coding

86003

Alpha Lactalbumin IgE, Allergen