Allergen, Food, Mint IgE
Also known as: MINT
Use
This test is used to measure the levels of allergen-specific IgE antibodies in the blood, specifically for the mint allergen. It is essential for assessing allergic reactions potentially triggered by mint. The test provides a quantitative measurement expressed in kilounits per liter (kU/L) that can indicate the probability of IgE-mediated clinical reactions to the allergen. The results are crucial for allergists and other healthcare providers to diagnose and manage patients with suspected allergic conditions and to correlate these findings with clinical history and in vivo reactivity.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
While increasing concentrations of allergen-specific IgE typically indicate higher levels of allergy risk, these values do not always correlate with the severity of clinical symptoms or results from skin tests. This test may not detect all forms of clinical allergies or predict anaphylaxis risk. The clinical relevance of allergen results in the range of 0.10-0.34 kU/L is undetermined, and therefore, consultation with a specialist is recommended. There might be discordances between laboratory results and clinical presentations/development of symptoms.
New York Approved
Methodology
Immunoassay (Fluorescent Enzyme Immunoassay)
Biomarkers
Mint IgE
Protein
LOINC Codes
- 11190-6 - Peppermint 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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