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Test Code: BZNER
Test Name: rBER e 1 (Brazil nut component)
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
Gross icterus
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
64963-2
Volume
Preferred Volume
4.0 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume
2.0 mL
Pediatric Volume
2.0 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
Evaluation of patients with suspected Brazil nut allergy to component Ber e 1
Methodology
Fluorescence Enzyme Immunoassay (FEIA)
Synonyms/Search Keywords
Brazil Nut component
Ber e 1
Last Reviewed Date
09/10/2024