Allergen, Food, Goat Milk IgE
Also known as: GOAT MILK
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
Not provided.
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.
New York Approved
Methodology
Immunoassay (Fluorescent Enzyme Immunoassay)
Biomarkers
IgE
Analyte
LOINC Codes
- 7340-3 - Goat Milk IgE Qn
Result Turnaround Time
1-3 days
Related Documents
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Specimen
Serum
Volume
0.5 mL
Minimum Volume
0.25 mL
Container
ARUP Standard Transport Tube
Collection Instructions
Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection.
Patient Preparation
Multiple patient encounters should be avoided.
Storage Instructions
Refrigerated.
Causes for Rejection
Hemolyzed, icteric, or lipemic specimens.
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 48 hours |
| Refrigerated | 2 weeks |
| Frozen | 1 year |
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