Crab IgE, Allergen

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

 

Minimum Volume

0.3 mL

Neonatal Volumne

Reference Range:

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

CDM

00911231

CPT Coding

86003

Medical Necessity May Apply