Immunoglobulin E, Quantitative

Overview

  • EPIC Code:
  • IMO190
  • Soft Test Code:
  • IGE
Alternate Names
  • IGE
  • IgE, Total
  • Immunoglobulin E
  • Total IgE

Specimen Collection & Preparation

Patient Preparation

Patient should discontinue taking Biotin, Vitamin B7, or Vitamin H 48 hours before getting blood drawn.


Specimen Requirements:

-OR-

1.0 mL Serum from a SST Gold Top Tube
Minimum Volume:
0.2 mL Serum*

* This volume does not allow for repeat testing

Transport and Storage:
  • Ambient (18-24°C): 7 Days
  • Refrigerated (2-8°C): 7 Days

Clinical Interpretation

Reference Range:

< 1 year: 1.4 - 53.2 Units/mL
1 year to 5 years: 0.4 - 351.6 Units/mL
5 years to 11 years: 0.5 - 393.0 Units/mL
11 years to 15 years: 1.9 - 170.4 Units/mL
> 15 years: 0.0 - 158.0 Units/mL


Test Comments:

Patients taking vitamin supplements containing doses of >5 mg/day may have falsely decreased test results generated.


Methodology:
  • Nephelometry

Production Schedule

Sites Performed
  • Parkview Regional Medical Center
Days Performed
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Departments
  • Chemistry
Turn Around Time

Same day/next day


Coding & Compliance

CDM

01425705


CPT Coding

82785