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Test Code CALBE Candida albicans (yeast), IgE

Important Note

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Additional Codes

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Specimen and Container/Tube

Blood

Red top vacutainer

Specimen Stability

N/A

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 lipemia

Gross icterus

Reference Values

IgE kU/L

Interpretation

< 0.35

Negative

>0.35

Positive

Critical Values

N/A

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

 

Test Components

Serum

Synonyms/Search Keywords

Allergy, IgE

Last Reviewed Date

09/10/2024

Additional Information

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