Allergen, Food, Nutmeg IgE
Also known as: NUTMEG
Use
This test is used to detect the presence of specific IgE antibodies to nutmeg allergen. The level of IgE may indicate the potential for an allergic reaction, but it does not correlate directly with the degree of clinical symptoms. Results in the range of 0.10-0.34 kU/L are for specialist use since clinical relevance is undetermined. The result should be considered along with a patient’s clinical history and any in vivo testing for comprehensive allergy assessment.
Special Instructions
Multiple patient encounters should be avoided. Separate serum from cells as soon as possible, preferably within 2 hours of collection. Transfer to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube for transport. Refer to 'Allergen Specimen Collection Instructions' for collecting samples for multiple allergens.
Limitations
Allergen results do not always indicate the clinical severity of an allergic reaction. A negative result does not rule out the possibility of a clinical allergy or even anaphylaxis when a specific allergen is presented. Test results need to be interpreted cautiously, especially in conjunction with a patient's history and in vivo testing where applicable.
New York Approved
Methodology
Immunoassay (CLIA)
Biomarkers
LOINC Codes
- 6188-7
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 using a serum separator tube. Separate serum from cells within 2 hours or as soon as possible after collection.
Patient Preparation
Multiple patient encounters should be avoided.
Storage Instructions
Refrigerated transport
Causes for Rejection
Hemolyzed, icteric, or lipemic specimens.
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 48 hours |
| Refrigerated | 2 weeks |
| Frozen | 1 year |