Aspergillus Niger (m207) IgE
Test Summary
Detection of IgE antibodies specific to a particular allergen indicates hypersensitivity to that allergen.
Aliases
- N/A
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum.
Minimum Volume
0.3 mL
Instructions
SST or Red top: Avoid hemolysis. Invert a minimum of 5 times, then allow to clot in an upright position for 30 minutes. Centrifuge the tube for at least 10 minutes. Keep tightly stoppered.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
SST (speckled top), Red top, Plastic Vial (transfer) tube
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (preferred)
Specimen Stability
- Room Temperature: N/A
- Refrigerated: 7 days
- Frozen: at least 7 days
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
N/A
Order Code
ASPNG
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB6309
Includes
N/A
CPT Code
- 86003
Billing Code
- 500000
CPT Statement
Methodology
Fluorenzyme Immunoassay (FEIA)
FDA Status
Approved
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
Testing Laboratory
CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
Reference Range
| Specific IgE Class | kU/L | Specific IgE Antibody |
| 0 | < 0.10 | Absent/Undetectable |
| 0/1 | 0.10 - 0.34 | Very Low Level |
| 1 | 0.35 - 0.70 | Low Level |
| 2 | 0.71 - 3.50 | Moderate Level |
| 3 | 3.51 - .17.5 | High Level |
| 4 | 17.6 - 50 | Very High Level |
| 5 | 51.0 - 100 | Very High Level |
| 6 | > 100 | Very High Level |
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Monday - Friday; BS; Report available: 1 - 3 days
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum.
Minimum Volume
0.3 mL
Instructions
SST or Red top: Avoid hemolysis. Invert a minimum of 5 times, then allow to clot in an upright position for 30 minutes. Centrifuge the tube for at least 10 minutes. Keep tightly stoppered.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
SST (speckled top), Red top, Plastic Vial (transfer) tube
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (preferred)
Specimen Stability
- Room Temperature: N/A
- Refrigerated: 7 days
- Frozen: at least 7 days
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
N/A
Result Information
Methodology
Fluorenzyme Immunoassay (FEIA)
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
| Specific IgE Class | kU/L | Specific IgE Antibody |
| 0 | < 0.10 | Absent/Undetectable |
| 0/1 | 0.10 - 0.34 | Very Low Level |
| 1 | 0.35 - 0.70 | Low Level |
| 2 | 0.71 - 3.50 | Moderate Level |
| 3 | 3.51 - .17.5 | High Level |
| 4 | 17.6 - 50 | Very High Level |
| 5 | 51.0 - 100 | Very High Level |
| 6 | > 100 | Very High Level |
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Monday - Friday; BS; Report available: 1 - 3 days