Allergen: Sagebrush/Wormwood, IgE
| Abbrev Code: | AW5 | ||
| Order Code: | LAB6640 | Order Name: | Allergen Sagebrush Wormwood IGE |
| Synonyms: | Common Sagebrush; Artemisia absinthium; Common Wormwood; Green Ginger or Green Wormwood; W5 | ||
| Methodology: | FEIA (by ImmunoCAP) | ||
| CPT Codes: | 86003 x1 | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Performed Mon-Fri; results are reported the same day. | ||
Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Blood |
| Optimal Volume: | 0.7 mL. Add 0.2 mL for each additional allergen. |
| Container: | Red or gold (gel) |
| Causes for Rejection: | Hemolyzed, icteric or lipemic specimens |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Centrifuge and aliquot 0.5 mL, 0.2 mL minimum. Store in refrigerator up to 7 days. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship at refrigerated temperature. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Endocrine (UMMC-East Bank) |
Interpretive
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| Use: | Detection of possible allergic responses to various substances in the environment such as animals, foods, grasses, house dust, mites, insects, insulin, molds, smuts, trees or weeds. Evaluation of hay fever, extrinsic asthma, atopic eczema or respiratory allergy. |
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