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Test Name Alias
Immunoglobulin E Blood Level | Total IgE | 6791
Interface Order Alias
10176
Collection Instructions
Specimen Collection: Blood
Container(s): Gold Top (Serum Separator-SST Gel)
Preferred Volume to Collect: 5.0 mL
Minimum Volume to Collect: 1.0 mL
Neonate Volume to Collect: 1.0 mL
Capillary collect ok: Yes
Microtainer acceptable: Yes
Collection Instructions:
- Gently invert gold tube(s) 8 - 10 times to mix clot activator with blood.
- Specimen should be processed within 2 hours – See Processing Instructions.
Processing Instructions (Laboratory, Outpatient or Off-site collection)
Processed Specimen: Serum
Centrifuge/Spin: Yes
Aliquot: No
Processing Instructions:
- Allow blood to clot for 30 minutes in a vertical position and centrifuge within 2 hours.
Transport Temperature: Refrigerate
Rejection Criteria
Specimen not centrifuged within 2 hours
Specimen Stability
Ambient: 12 hours
Refrigerate: 7 days
Frozen: aliquot serum for longer storage
Laboratory Retention: 30 days (frozen)
Test Frequency
Available Monday – Friday, usual TAT 1-3 days
Reference Range
IgE
0 Seconds – 1 Years: 0 – 40 IU/mL
1 Years – 4 Years: 0 – 70 IU/mL
4 Years – 7 Years: 0 – 100 IU/mL
7 Years – 14 Years: 0 – 145 IU/mL
14 Years – 150 Years: 0 – 180 IU/mL
Performing Department
Immunochemistry
Performing Department Laboratory Location
Corewell Health Reference Laboratory, Grand Rapids, MI
Methodology
ImmunoCAP® System Fluorescence Enzyme Immunoassay (FEIA)
CPT
82785
CDM Code
3018278501
Epic Test ID
1230100830
LOINC
IgE: 19113-0
Mayo Access Code
SHO6791
Reviewed Date
12/13/2022