Allergen, Food, Sunflower Seed IgE
Also known as: SUNFL SEED
Use
The Allergen, Food, Sunflower Seed IgE test is used to quantify the level of IgE antibodies specific to sunflower seed allergens in the patient's serum. This test aids in diagnosing potential allergic responses to sunflower seeds, which can manifest in various clinical reactions from mild to severe. The test results are essential for allergists and healthcare providers to correlate with clinical history and in vivo reactivity to determine the relevance of sunflower seed allergies in the patient.
Special Instructions
It is important to review the Specimen Collection and Handling Instructions to ensure adequate volume for allergen testing. For multiple allergen orders, refer to the 'Allergen Specimen Collection Instructions' at www.aruplab.com/testing/resources/specimen. Multiple patient encounters should be avoided during sample collection to ensure sample integrity.
Limitations
This test measures the concentration of allergen-specific IgE antibodies, but this concentration may not correlate directly with the degree of allergic reaction or skin testing results. Interpretation of test results should consider the patient's clinical history and in vivo reactivity, as a negative result does not definitively rule out the possibility of an allergy or anaphylaxis to sunflower seeds.
New York Approved
Methodology
Immunoassay (Fluorescent Enzyme Immunoassay)
Biomarkers
LOINC Codes
- 6258-8
Result Turnaround Time
1-3 days
Related Documents
For more information, please review the documents below
Specimen
Serum
Volume
0.5 mL
Minimum Volume
0.25 mL
Container
Serum separator tube
Collection Instructions
Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer serum to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube.
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 |