Galactose-Alpha-1,3 Galactose IgE
Test Summary
The Galactose-alpha-1,3-galactose (Alpha-Gal) IgE test more specifically defines the etiology of allergic responses to meat allergens in patients with a delayed onset of symptoms (3 to 6 hours after meal). IgE to Alpha-Gal is the likely cause of anaphylactic reactions in individuals who develop hypersensitivities to beef, pork and/or lamb as adults.
Aliases
- Viracor code 30039
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
0.5 mL serum from a red top tube
Minimum Volume
0.34 mL
Instructions
N/A
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Plastic screw-cap vial
Transport Temperature
Room Temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 4 weeks
- Refrigerated: 4 weeks
- Frozen: > 4 weeks
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
Serum from a serum separator tube
Unacceptable Specimens
Grossly lipemic
Order Code
GALACT
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB6163
Includes
N/A
CPT Code
- 86008
Billing Code
- 700000
CPT Statement
Methodology
Solid Phase Immunoassay
FDA Status
This test was developed and its performance characteristics have been determined by Eurofins Viracor. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
Testing Laboratory
VIRACOR EUROFINS CLINICAL DIAGNOSTICS
1001 NW TECHNOLOGY DR
Lee's Summit MO, 64086
1001 NW TECHNOLOGY DR
Lee's Summit MO, 64086
Reference Range
N/A
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Report available: 1 - 2 business days
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
0.5 mL serum from a red top tube
Minimum Volume
0.34 mL
Instructions
N/A
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Plastic screw-cap vial
Transport Temperature
Room Temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 4 weeks
- Refrigerated: 4 weeks
- Frozen: > 4 weeks
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
Serum from a serum separator tube
Unacceptable Specimens
Grossly lipemic
Result Information
Methodology
Solid Phase Immunoassay
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
N/A
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Report available: 1 - 2 business days