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Test Code IGEE Immunoglobulin E (IgE), Serum

Methodology

Electrochemiluminescence Immunoassay (ECLIA)

Specimen Requirements

Container/Tube:

Preferred: Lithium heparin (light green-top)

Acceptable: Serum Gel

 Draw blood, spin down and send 1 mL (pediatric:  0.2 mL) of plasma or serum.

Specimen Stability Information

 

Specimen Type

Temperature

Time

Plasma,lithium heparin / Serum

Refrigerated, spun

7 days

 

Reference Values

 

Age

Male and Female (IU/mL)

0 – 6 days

< 1.5

7 d – 11 m

< 15

1 – 5 years

< 60

6 – 9 years

< 90

10 – 15 years

< 200

>15 years

< 100

 

Reject Due To

 

Hemolysis

Mild:

Reject

Gross:

Reject

Lipemia

Mild:

ok

Gross:

ok

Icterus

Mild:

ok

Gross:

Reject

 

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

CPT Coding

82785

Secondary ID

HHA1474

Performing Laboratory

Huntsville Hospital Laboratory

LOINC Coding

Test name LOINC Code

Immunoglobulin E (IgE), Serum or Plasma

 19113-0