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HelpTest Code LAB1873 Allergy, Shellfish Panel
Includes:
Includes Specific IgE allergy testing to clam, crab, lobster, oyster, scallop, shrimp and total IgE.
Collection:
Specimen: Blood
Container: Serum Separator or Plain Red
Volume: 7 mL ; Minimum 5 mL
Storage Instructions:
Specimen may be held overnight at Room Temperature. Refrigerate for storage beyond 12 hours. For long term storage, serum must be frozen.
Turnaround Time (TAT):
Within 5 days
Test Availability:
Monday – Friday
Send To:
UMC MAIN LABORATORY/DIAGNOSTIC IMMUNOLOGY
Reference Interval:
| Range | Class | Level of Allergen-Specific IgE Antibody |
| <0.10 kU/L | 0 | No significant level detected |
| 0.10-0.34 kU/L | 0/1 | Clinical relevance undetermined |
| 0.35-0.70 kU/L | 1 | Low |
| 0.71-3.50 kU/L | 2 | Moderate |
| 3.51-17.50 kU/L | 3 | High |
| 17.51-50.00 kU/L | 4 | Very High |
| 50.01-100.00 kU/L | 5 | Very High |
| >100.00 kU/L | 6 | Very High |
Allergen results of 0.10-0.34 kU/L are intended for specialist use as the clinical relevance is undetermined. Even though increasing ranges are reflective of increasing concentrations of allergen specific IgE, these concentrations may not correlate with the degree of clinical response or skin testing results when challenged with a specific allergen. The correlation of allergy laboratory results with clinical history and in vivo reactivity to specific allergen is essential. A negative test may not rule out clinical allergy or even anaphylaxis.