IgE
| Sunquest Code: | IGE | ||
| Epic Code: | LAB74 | Epic Name: | IGE |
| Synonyms: | Immunoglobulin E; Gamma Globulin | ||
| Methodology: | Fluoroenzyme immunoassay | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Performed Mon-Fri; results are reported the same day. | ||
Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Blood |
| Optimal Volume: | 1 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 0.5 mL |
| Container: | Red or gold (gel) [Alternate Containers: Green (lithium heparin, gel), Green (sodium heparin, no gel), Purple (EDTA), Red (no gel)] |
| Causes for Rejection: | Samples not separated from cells within 2 hours of collection. |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Within 2 hours of collection, centrifuge and aliquot 0.3 mL, 0.15 mL minimum. Store in refrigerator. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship at refrigerated temperature. Alternatively, ship on dry ice. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Endocrine (UMMC-East Bank) |
Interpretive
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| Use: | Diagnosis and management of patients with atopic disease such as asthma, hay fever, eczema, and in patients with respiratory allergies; in patients with parasitic infections. |
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