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IgE, Total, Serum

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

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

Billing

CPT Code

  • 82785

Billing Code

  • 300241

CPT Statement

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