Allergen, Food, Goat Milk IgE

Casandra

Casandra Test Code AR43933Version 1 (DRAFT)

Performing Lab

Lab ARUP LaboratoriesLab Test ID 2007619CPT Code 86003

Allergen, Food, Goat Milk IgE

Also known as: GOAT MILK

Clinical Use

Order Test

Use

The Allergen, Food, Goat Milk IgE test is used to detect the presence of specific IgE antibodies to goat milk in the serum. This test is intended to support the diagnosis of allergic conditions and reactions related to goat milk. It can help in assessing the likelihood of an IgE-mediated clinical reaction to goat milk. Clinical correlation with patient history and in vivo reactivity to goat milk is essential in interpreting the results, as the presence of IgE may not directly correlate with the severity of clinical symptoms or skin test results.

Special Instructions

For optimal testing conditions, separate serum from cells as soon as possible or within 2 hours of collection and transfer 0.5 mL serum to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. For multiple allergen orders, refer to 'Allergen Specimen Collection Instructions' available on the ARUP website. It is recommended to avoid multiple patient encounters to obtain reliable results.

Limitations

The test results of 0.10-0.34 kU/L are intended for specialist use as the clinical relevance is undetermined. Although increasing ranges show higher concentrations of allergen-specific IgE, these do not always correlate with clinical response or skin test results when challenged with a specific allergen. A negative result does not rule out clinical allergy or the possibility of anaphylaxis. It is important to correlate lab results with clinical history and in vivo reactivity to specific allergens for accurate diagnosis.

Test Details

New York Approved