Allergen, Insects and Venom, Yellow Jacket IgG

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Casandra Test Code AR37406Version 1 (DRAFT)

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Lab ARUP LaboratoriesLab Test ID 0055410CPT Code 86001

Allergen, Insects and Venom, Yellow Jacket IgG

Also known as: YEL J IGG

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Use

This test measures the level of Yellow Jacket venom-specific IgG antibodies in the serum. It is used to determine the presence of an immune response to Yellow Jacket venom, which can be indicative of an allergy. The results aid in diagnosing and monitoring allergic reactions to insect venoms, particularly in patients with a history of anaphylaxis or severe allergic reactions to Yellow Jacket stings. The quantitative assessment helps in understanding the immune status and planning appropriate immunotherapy treatments if necessary.

Special Instructions

Please ensure proper collection and handling of the specimen to ensure accurate results. Use a plain red or serum separator tube for collection and separate serum from cells within 2 hours of collection. The minimum serum volume needed is 0.25 mL. Refer to the Allergen Specimen Collection Instructions at ARUP's website for further details.

Limitations

This test is not FDA cleared or approved and was developed by ARUP Laboratories as a Laboratory Developed Test (LDT). Test results should be interpreted in conjunction with the clinical evaluation of the patient. The test may not detect very low levels of IgG antibodies, and cross-reactivity with other insect venoms is possible. Hemolyzed, icteric, or lipemic specimens are not suitable for testing and can lead to inaccurate results. Additionally, testing is not New York state approved, and specimens from New York clients will be sent to a state-approved laboratory.

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