Allergen, Insect and Venom, Bumble Bee Venom IgE
Also known as: BUMBLEBEE
Use
The Allergen, Insect and Venom, Bumble Bee Venom IgE test measures allergen-specific IgE levels to bumble bee venom in the patient's serum. This test helps determine the presence of an allergic reaction to bumble bee venom by quantifying IgE concentrations. Higher concentrations of IgE are indicative of an allergic response, which can assist clinicians in diagnosing and managing venom allergies. However, IgE levels may not always correlate with the severity of allergic reactions, emphasizing the importance of clinical correlation with patient history and symptoms.
Special Instructions
Multiple patient encounters should be avoided for accurate patient evaluation. Separate serum from cells as soon as possible or within two hours of collection. If multiple allergen tests are ordered, refer to "Allergen Specimen Collection Instructions" at the ARUP website for detailed guidance.
Limitations
IgE concentration ranges provided by this test might not correlate directly with the severity of clinical allergic reactions or skin testing results for the specific allergen. A negative test result does not entirely rule out an allergy or anaphylaxis. The clinical relevance of allergen results ranging from 0.10-0.34 kU/L is undetermined and should be interpreted by specialists. Comprehensive evaluation of allergy laboratory results requires correlation with clinical history and in vivo reactivity to specific allergens.
New York Approved
Methodology
Immunoassay
Biomarkers
LOINC Codes
- 6056-6
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
Collect serum using a serum separator tube. Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer requisite volume to the specified container.
Storage Instructions
Refrigerate the specimen for transport.
Causes for Rejection
Hemolyzed, icteric, or lipemic specimens
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 48 hours |
| Refrigerated | 2 weeks |
| Frozen | 1 year |