Test Code PGE Penicilloyl G, IgE

Important Note

Blood samples for testing should be collected no sooner than 2-3 weeks and no later than 6 months after penicillin exposure due to the rise and fall of circulating antibodies in blood to Penicilloyl G.

Additional Codes

N/A

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

N/A

Reference Values

IgE kU/L	Interpretation
< 0.35	Negative
>0.35	Positive

Critical Values

N/A

Clinical Indications

N/A

Methodology

Fluorescence Enzyme Immunoassay (FEIA)

CPT Codes

86003

LOINC Codes

N/A

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

STAT DAY(S) AND TIME(S) PERFORMED

Not available

Test Components