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HelpTest Code CTFSHE Catfish, 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 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
7187-8
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
Methodology
Fluorescence Enzyme Immunoassay (FEIA)
Synonyms/Search Keywords
Fish
Last Reviewed Date
9/13/2024
Additional Information
Establishing a diagnosis of an allergy to catfish.