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Epic Code LAB74 IgE, Blood Level

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