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HelpTest Code LAB2731 Allergen IgE
Additional Codes
ALLGN IGE
Clinical System Name
Allergen IgE
Sample Requirements
Specimen: Whole Blood
Container(s): Gold SST or Red Top-Plain
Preferred Vol: See Allergen DRAW Volume Requirements table below.
Minimum Vol: See Allergen DRAW Volume Requirements table below.
| Allergen DRAW Volume Requirements | |
|
Whole Blood Volume (mL) |
Quantity (#) of Allergens |
| 2.5 | 1-5 |
| 3.0 | 6-10 |
| 4.0 | 11-20 |
| 5.0 | 21-30 |
| 6.0 | 31-40 |
| 7.0 | 41-50 |
| 8.0 | 51-60 |
| 9.0 | 61-70 |
| 10.0 | 71-80 |
| 11.0 | 81-90 |
| 12.0 | 91-100 |
| SCH Panel Quantities (# of Allergens) | |
|
SCH Panel |
Quantity (#) of Allergens |
| Allergen Asthma Panel (LAB2710) | 10 |
| Allergen Dust Mite Panel (LAB2723) | 2 |
| Allergen Eastern WA State Panel (LAB2724) | 4 |
| Allergen Finfish Panel (LAB2725) | 6 |
| Allergen Food Panel (LAB2766) | 14 |
| Allergen Gelatin Panel (LAB1464 + LAB2732) | 2 |
| Allergen Grains Panel (LAB2727) | 6 |
| Allergen Grass Panel (LAB2728) | 4 |
| Allergen Legumes Panel (LAB2734) | 6 |
| Allergens Salmon Pacific + Atlantic IgE (LAB2767) | 2 |
| Allergen Seeds Panel (LAB2748) | 3 |
| Allergen Shellfish Panel (LAB2749) | 8 |
| Allergen Treenut Panel (LAB2754) | 9 |
| Allergen Western WA State Panel (LAB2759) | 18 |
| Allergen Wheat/Egg/Milk/Peanut/Soy Panel (LAB2760) | 14 |
| Nut Component Panel Quantities (# of Allergens) | |
|
Component Panel |
Quantity (#) of Allergens |
| Allergen Brazil Nut IgE w/Rflx to Components (LAB3859) | 2 |
| Allergen Cashew IgE w/Rflx to Components (LAB3769) | 2 |
| Allergen Hazelnut IgE w/Rflx to Components (LAB3771) | 5 |
| Allergen Peanut IgE w/Rflx to Components (LAB2744) | 8 |
| Allergen Walnut IgE w/Rflx to Components (LAB3773) | 3 |
Processing Instructions
Reject due to: Add-ons > 1 month from collection date.
Spin: Y
Aliquot: Y
Temp: 2-8 C
Storage Location: CPA Refrigerator, Client Services Allergen Bucket (CS Allgn Bckt), with original requisition.
Off-site Collection: Spin blood and refrigerate aliquot. Send original requisition with the serum aliquot(s).
Note: Each additional allergen requires 0.05 mL in addition to the inital 0.3 mL of serum. For example, 10 allergens would require 0.8 mL minimum volume of serum.
Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Room Temp | ||
| Refrigerated | 14 d | |
| Frozen | 6 m |
Note: Add-ons > 1 month for allergens are not accepted.
Performing Laboratories
Seattle Children's Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories
Quest Diagnostics
Viracor