Allergen, Fungi and Molds, Staphylococcal Enterotoxin A IgE
Also known as: STAPHA IGE
Use
This test measures allergen-specific IgE antibodies to Staphylococcal Enterotoxin A in human serum using a quantitative ImmunoCAP fluorescent enzyme immunoassay. Elevated allergen-specific IgE levels can indicate sensitization to the specific allergen and may correlate with the potential for allergic reactions. Interpretation of results should be in conjunction with clinical history and other allergy test results.
Special Instructions
Multiple patient encounters should be avoided for optimal results. Serum separator tubes should be used for collection, and serum must be separated from cells within 2 hours of collection. Follow allergen specimen collection instructions for multiple allergen orders.
Limitations
The clinical relevance of allergen results in the range of 0.10-0.34 kU/L is undetermined and intended for specialist interpretation. Concentrations of allergen-specific IgE may not correlate with the severity of clinical symptoms or skin test responses. Negative results do not conclusively rule out clinical allergy or anaphylaxis.
FDA ApprovedNew York Approved
Methodology
Immunoassay (ECLIA)
Biomarkers
LOINC Codes
- 25821-0
- 25821-0
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 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 |