Test Code BTRTE Beetroot, IgE
Additional Codes
N/A
Specimen and Container/Tube
Blood
Red top vacutainer
Collection Instructions
Offsite Collection Instructions
Collect blood from venipuncture. Refrigerate to 2-8°C and transport with cold packs to UCM.
UCMC Collection Instructions
Collect blood from venipuncture. Transport immediately to the laboratory or refrigerate to 2-8 °C until transported.
Specimen Handling and Transport Instructions
Collect blood from venipuncture. Refrigerate to 2-8C and transport with cold packs to UCM.
Rejection Criteria
Gross hemolysis
Gross lipemia
Reference Values
IgE kU/L |
Interpretation |
< 0.35 |
Negative |
>0.35 |
Positive |
Critical Values
N/A
Clinical Indications
Establishing a diagnosis of an allergy to beetroot.
Test Components
Serum
Methodology
Fluorescence Enzyme Immunoassay (FEIA)
CPT Codes
86003
LOINC Codes
Not provided
Volume
Preferred Volume
2.0 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume
1.0 mL
Pediatric Volume
1.0 mL
Turnaround Time
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Synonyms/Search Keywords
Allergy, IgE
Beets
Last Reviewed Date
08/20/2024