Allergen, Food, Kiwi

Casandra

Casandra Test Code AR44764Version 1 (DRAFT)

Performing Lab

Lab ARUP LaboratoriesLab Test ID 0055203CPT Code 86003

Also known as: KIWI

Clinical Use

Order Test

Use

This test is used to determine the presence and concentration of IgE antibodies specific to kiwi allergens. It aids in the diagnosis and management of patients with suspected kiwi allergies. The test results assist health professionals in correlating laboratory findings with clinical history and in vivo reactivity to specific allergens. Detection of allergen-specific IgE can support the diagnosis of allergy, however, these concentrations may not correlate with the degree of clinical response or skin testing results.

Special Instructions

Multiple patient encounters should be avoided. Separate serum from cells as soon as possible or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 0.5 mL serum to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. The minimum volume required is 0.25 mL. For multiple allergen orders, refer to 'Allergen Specimen Collection Instructions' at www.aruplab.com/testing/resources/specimen.

Limitations

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. A negative test result does not rule out clinical allergy or even anaphylaxis. The correlation of allergy laboratory results with clinical history and in vivo reactivity to specific allergens is essential.

Test Details

FDA Approved