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HelpTest Code BEEAL or LAB1681 IgE Honey Bee, Serum
Specimen Requirements
| Container Type: |
Optimal: Gold Acceptable: Red
|
| Optimal Collection Volume: |
4.5mL; full tube |
| Minimum Volume: |
3 mL |
| Collection Instructions: |
Gently invert the sample 5-6 times after collection. |
| Specimen Transport: |
Refrigerate |
| Processing Instructions: |
1. Allow the specimen to clot for 30 minutes. 2. Centrifuge specimen within 2 hours of collection. 3. After centrifugation, specimen tubes without a gel barrier should have the serum aliquoted to a false bottom container. 4. Keep serum refrigerated until testing can be performed. |
Specimen Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated | 7 days |
| Room Temperature | 24 hours |
Specimen Rejection Criteria
Quantity not sufficient
Useful For
Determining a diagnosis of an allergy to honey bees.
Methodology
Phadia ImmunoCAP - Fluorescence enzyme immunoassay
Reference Ranges
| Value (kU/L) | Interpretation |
|---|---|
| < 0.10 | Normal (negative) |
| > 0.10 | Abnormal (high) |
Please note: Negative results indicate the absence or undetectable levels of circulating venom specific-IgE antibodies. These results do not preclude future clinical hypersensitivity to an insect sting.
Interpretive
Due to the rise and fall of circulating specific IgE antibodies to insect venom, blood samples for testing with venom ImmunoCAP should be collected from 2-3 weeks up to 6 months after an insect sting.
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Expected TAT
Same day or 1-3 days
Performing Laboratory
Bronson Laboratory, Chemistry - Kalamazoo
Sample Retention Time
7 days
CPT Code
86003
LOINC Code
6844-5