Allergen: Food, Snail IgE


Abbrev Code:XMISC   
Order Code:LAB4909Order Name:Laboratory Miscellaneous Order
Order Instructions:Order as XMISC, not as ARMISC.
Synonyms:Helix Aspersa; Escargot
Methodology:ImmunoCAP, fluorescent enzyme immunoassay
CPT Codes: 86003 x1
Turnaround Time:Specimens are sent to reference laboratory Mon-Sat; results are reported within 3-5 days.
Compliance:

This test has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.



Collection Instructions

Specimen:Blood
Optimal Volume:1 mL
Minimum\Peds Volume:0.9 mL
Container:Red or gold (gel)
Alternate Containers: Red (no gel)
Causes for Rejection:Hemolyzed, icteric or lipemic specimens.


Processing and Shipping

Specimen Processing:Centrifuge and aliquot 0.5 mL, 0.34 mL minimum. Store in refrigerator.
Shipping Instructions:Ship at refrigerated temperature.
Stability:4 weeks room temperature or refrigerated; freeze for longer storage.
Test Performed at or Referral Lab Lab Sendouts  (ViraCor via ARUP)
Referral Lab number:35110E


Interpretive

Reference Range:
Reporting Range (kU/L) Probability of IgE Mediated
Clinical Reaction
Less than 0.35 Negative
0.35 – 0.69 Low Positive
0.70 – 3.49 Moderate Positive
3.50 – 17.49 Positive
17.50 – 49.99 Strong Positive
50.00 or greater Very Strong Positive


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