Allergen, Occupational, Ethylene Oxide IgE
Also known as: ETHYLENE
Use
Measurement of specific IgE antibodies to occupational allergen ethylene oxide (ImmunoCAP k78) to assess IgE-mediated sensitization in exposed individuals.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Hemolyzed, icteric, or lipemic specimens are unacceptable. Serum must be separated from cells within 2 hours of collection. Compliance category indicates performance by a non‑ARUP laboratory.
New York Approved
Methodology
Immunoassay (Multiplex Protein Panel)
Biomarkers
Ethylene Oxide specific IgE
Analyte
LOINC Codes
- 6112-7 - Ethylene Oxide IgE Qn
Result Turnaround Time
3-5 days
Related Documents
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Specimen
Serum
Volume
0.34 mL plus 0.04 mL for each additional allergen ordered
Minimum Volume
Not provided
Container
Plain red or serum separator tube
Collection Instructions
Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 0.5 mL serum plus 0.1 mL for each additional allergen ordered to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube.
Causes for Rejection
Hemolyzed, icteric, or lipemic specimens
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 1 month |
| Refrigerated | 1 month |
| Frozen | 1 year |
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