Allergen, Food, Kiwi
Also known as: KIWI
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
Not provided.
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.
FDA ApprovedNew York Approved
Methodology
Immunoassay (Fluorescent Enzyme Immunoassay)
Biomarkers
Kiwi IgE
Protein
LOINC Codes
- 6154-9 - Kiwifruit 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
Collect serum separator tube. 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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