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Infectious
Additional Codes
|
Test Code |
Full Test Name |
Available Separately |
Always Performed |
|
CLAME |
Clam, IgE |
Yes |
Yes |
|
CRABE |
Crab, IgE |
Yes |
Yes |
|
LBSTRE |
Lobster, IgE |
Yes |
Yes |
|
OYSTE |
Oyster, IgE |
Yes |
Yes |
|
SCLPE |
Scallop, IgE |
Yes |
Yes |
|
SHRMPE |
Shrimp, IgE |
Yes |
Yes |
Specimen and Container/Tube
Specimen Type: Whole blood
Preferred Specimen: Red-top tube
Volume
Preferred Volume: 12 mL
Minimum Volume: 1 mL (per allergen)
Specimen Stability
|
Storage Temperature |
Stability |
|
Room temperature (20 - 25°C) |
2 hours |
|
Refrigerated (2 - 8°C) |
7 days |
|
Frozen (-20°C) |
not acceptable |
Collection Instructions
Specimen Collection: Collect blood from venipuncture by aseptic technique.
Specimen Transport: Immediate
Specimen Handling and Transport Instructions
UCMC Onsite Instructions: Collect specimen per standard collection procedure and send to laboratory immediately.
UCMC Offsite and UC MedLab Outreach Instructions: Collect specimen per standard collection procedure and send to laboratory immediately.
Rejection Criteria
- Common specimen rejected situations include: incorrect specimen type, insufficient volume, incorrect collection container, missing or incomplete specimen identifiers, incorrect specimen transport, or specimens outside stability limits.
- Clotted specimens will be rejected.
Reference Values
|
Test |
Age |
Sex |
Reference Range |
| Specific IgE | All |
All |
< 0.35 kU/L |
Turnaround Time
Turnaround times are relative to the time the specimen is received in the test laboratory.
STAT Turnaround Time: not available
Routine Turnaround Time: 2 - 3 days
Testing Schedule: Monday - Friday
Clinical Indications
- Aid in the clinical diagnosis of IgE mediated allergic disorders in conjunction with other clinical findings
Methodology
Fluorescence Enzyme Immunoassay (FEIA)
CPT Codes
86003
LOINC Codes
N/A
Synonyms/Keyword Search
ALLERGY, IGE, PANEL
Last Review Date
06/17/2026