Cranberry (Rf341) IgE
Test Summary
The determination of allergen-specific IgE antibodies is a very sensitive first-order test for allergic disease. The presence of IgE antibodies to cranberry is highly predictive of the likelihood that the individual will exhibit immediate hypersensitivity upon exposure to the allergen.
Aliases
- N/A
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
0.3 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.15 mL
Instructions
N/A
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Plastic screw-cap vial
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 14 days
- Refrigerated: 14 days
- Frozen: 30 days
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
N/A
Order Code
CRNBRY
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB6321
Includes
N/A
CPT Code
- 86003
Billing Code
- 30049775
CPT Statement
Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)
FDA Status
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The FDA has determined that such clearance or approval is not necessary. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
Testing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
14225 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly VA, 20153
14225 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly VA, 20153
Department
Reference Testing
Reference Range
See laboratory report
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Monday - Saturday morning; Report available: Next day
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
0.3 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.15 mL
Instructions
N/A
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Plastic screw-cap vial
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 14 days
- Refrigerated: 14 days
- Frozen: 30 days
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
N/A
Result Information
Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
See laboratory report
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Monday - Saturday morning; Report available: Next day