IgE, Total, Serum
Order Code:
TOTIGE
Test Summary
For diagnosis of allergic disease. A normal IgE level does not exclude the possible presence of an allergic disorder.
Aliases
- IgE
- IgE Total
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum. (minimum 0.3 mL)
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
TOTIGE
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB261
Includes
N/A
CPT Code
- 82785
Billing Code
- 300241
CPT Statement
Methodology
Fluorenzyme Immunoassay (FEIA)
FDA Status
FDA 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
Department
Molecular/Serology
Reference Range
N/A
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 0.3 mL)
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
N/A
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Monday - Friday; BS; Report available: 1 - 3 days