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HelpTest Code BTRTE Beetroot, IgE
Additional Codes
N/A
Specimen and Container/Tube
Blood
Red top vacutainer
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
Turnaround Time
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
CPT Codes
86003
LOINC Codes
Not provided
Volume
Preferred Volume
2.0 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume
1.0 mL
Pediatric Volume
1.0 mL
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.
Test Components
Serum
Clinical Indications
Establishing a diagnosis of an allergy to beetroot.
Methodology
Fluorescence Enzyme Immunoassay (FEIA)
Synonyms/Search Keywords
Allergy, IgE
Beets
Last Reviewed Date
08/20/2024