Allergen IgE Helminthosporium Sativum/Drecshlera IgE
Order Code: HELMS
Test Summary
This assay is used to detect allergen specific-IgE using an enzyme immunoassay (EIA). In vitro allergy testing is the primary testing mode for allergy diagnosis.
Aliases
- Viracor code 79510E
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
HELMS
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB3067
Includes
N/A
CPT Code
- 86003
Billing Code
- 660002
CPT Statement
Methodology
Enzyme immunoassay (EIA)
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
Department
Reference Testing
Reference Range
N/A
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Report available: 2 - 3 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
Enzyme immunoassay (EIA)
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
N/A
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Report available: 2 - 3 business days