Allergen, Food, Strawberry
Also known as: STRAWBERRY
Use
This test is used to detect allergen-specific IgE for strawberry, which can help diagnose strawberry allergies. Accurate detection of allergies depends on correlating laboratory results with clinical symptoms and patient history, as some individuals may show elevated IgE levels without exhibiting allergic reactions. The ImmunoCAP technology quantifies allergen-specific IgE concentrations to aid in the assessment of potential allergic reactions.
Special Instructions
Patients should avoid multiple patient encounters to reduce variability in IgE levels due to environmental exposures. Serum should be separated from cells as soon as possible, ideally within 2 hours of collection. The specimen should then be transferred to an ARUP standard transport tube. For multiple allergen orders, refer to ARUP's allergen specimen collection instructions.
Limitations
Allergen results are not definitive indicators of clinical allergy or anaphylaxis. High IgE levels do not always correlate with symptom severity or in vivo tests such as skin tests. Clinical history and other diagnostic tests should be considered when interpreting results. Specific IgE levels between 0.10-0.34 kU/L have uncertain clinical relevance and should be interpreted by specialists.
FDA ApprovedNew York Approved
Methodology
Immunoassay (Fluorescent Enzyme Immunoassay)
Biomarkers
LOINC Codes
- 6257-0
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
Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 0.5 mL serum to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. For multiple allergen orders refer to "Allergen Specimen Collection Instructions."
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 |