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Test Code LAB74 Immunoglobulin E

Additional Codes

IGE

Collection:

Specimen: Blood 

Container: SST (Preferred) or Red Top

Specimen Volume: 7 mL; Minimum 3 mL

 

Pediatric Collection:

One SST, or Red Top microtainer filled to 600 uL.

Stability:

Separate serum from gel/cells within 4 hours of collection.  Once serum is separated from cells:

 

Ambient: 8 Hours

Refrigerated (preferred): 1 Week

Frozen: 2 Weeks

 

Turnaround Time (TAT):

STAT: 2 HOURS

Routine: 4 HOURS

Test Availability:

Daily / 24 Hours / Available STAT

Performing Laboratory Section:

Chemistry / UMC MAIN LABORATORY

Reference Interval:

Age Range
< 6 years < 60.0 IU/mL
  6 years - < 10 years   < 90.0 IU/mL

> 10 years

   < 200.0 IU/mL  


Note: As the limit of quantifiation of Quantia IgE is 25.0 IU/mL, it is not recommended to use this test for children less than 12 months of age.