Allergen, Food, Sesame Seed With Reflex to Component, IgE
Also known as: SESAME R
Use
This test is used to measure the amount of IgE antibodies specific to sesame seed allergens in the blood, which helps in identifying the risk of allergic reactions. It is crucial for understanding the potential for IgE-mediated allergic responses to sesame seeds in patients. The results can assist clinicians in determining an individual's allergic sensitivity to sesame seeds, aiding in diagnosis and management of food allergies.
Special Instructions
This assay will reflex to the Sesame rSes i 1 component if the result is 0.35 kU/L or higher, resulting in additional charges. Patient interactions should be minimized during specimen collection.
Limitations
While increasing concentrations of allergen-specific IgE reflect higher amounts of the antibody, they might not correlate directly with the severity of a clinical allergic response or skin test results. A negative result does not rule out the possibility of a clinical allergy or anaphylaxis, making it important to corroborate laboratory findings with clinical history and response to allergens in vivo.
New York Approved
Methodology
Immunoassay (Multiplex Protein Panel)
Biomarkers
LOINC Codes
- 6242-2
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
Use a serum separator tube. Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Refer to 'Allergen Specimen Collection Instructions' for multiple allergen orders.
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 |