Allergen, Food, Pepper C. frutescens IgE
Also known as: CHILI PEP
Use
Measurement of specific IgE to Capsicum frutescens (chili pepper) helps in the evaluation of immediate-type hypersensitivity (allergic) responses to this food allergen, aiding in clinical assessment of sensitization and guiding diagnosis in patients with suspected chili pepper allergy.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
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Methodology
Immunoassay (ECLIA)
Biomarkers
Result Turnaround Time
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Specimen
Serum
Volume
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Minimum Volume
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Container
Serum separator tube
Collection Instructions
Collect: Serum separator tube. Multiple patient encounters should be avoided. Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 0.25 mL serum plus 0.1 mL for each additional allergen ordered to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.25 mL plus 0.04 mL for each allergen ordered)
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 | Ambient: 48 hours |
| Refrigerated | 2 weeks |
| Frozen | 1 year |