Guinea Pig Epithelia (e6) IgE
Order Code: GUINPG
Test Summary
This test quantifies an individual's IgE response to guinea pig epithelia. Allergen-specific serum IgE testing is considered comparable to skin testing and may be preferred in some clinical situations. However, a positive test result only indicates that a patient is sensitized to the allergen of concern. Many IgE-sensitized individuals do not develop any symptoms when exposed to the allergen. A diagnosis of allergy should only be made by a trained medical provider after conducting a thorough clinical evaluation.
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
Refrigerated
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
GUINPG
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB3077
Includes
N/A
CPT Code
- 86003
Billing Code
- 300497111
CPT Statement
Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)
FDA Status
FDA Approved
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; Report available: 1 - 3 days
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
Refrigerated
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; Report available: 1 - 3 days