Allergen, Occupational, Formaldehyde IgE
Also known as: FORMALD
Use
This test is used to detect and quantify IgE antibodies specific to formaldehyde, which is an allergen found in various occupational settings. Formaldehyde exposure can lead to allergic reactions, and the detection of specific IgE antibodies helps in assessing the sensitization to this allergen. The test results can assist healthcare providers in diagnosing allergies related to occupational exposures and guide in formulating appropriate management strategies.
Special Instructions
Multiple patient encounters should be avoided to ensure accuracy of the results. It's important to refer to the 'Allergen Specimen Collection Instructions' due to the sensitivity of the test. Proper specimen handling is critical to avoid hemolysis, icterus, or lipemia, which can cause specimen rejection.
Limitations
The results indicating allergen-specific IgE levels may not directly correlate with clinical allergy symptoms or predict the severity of allergic reactions. A negative result does not necessarily exclude an allergy or anaphylaxis to formaldehyde. The interpretation of test results should always be correlated with clinical findings and patient history.
New York Approved
Methodology
Immunoassay (CLIA)
Biomarkers
LOINC Codes
- 6119-2
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.
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 |