Allergen, Region 14 Respiratory Panel IgE, Central California (CA)
Also known as: REG14PANEL
Use
This test is used for allergen testing in patients from the central California region. It helps to identify the presence of specific allergen-specific Immunoglobulin E (IgE) antibodies that can indicate sensitization to various environmental allergens common in the region, including pollen, molds, and animal dander. The test assists healthcare providers in diagnosing allergic diseases and tailoring environmental interventions or treatments.
Special Instructions
Avoid multiple patient encounters to prevent variability in results. Ensure serum separation from cells as soon as possible or within 2 hours of collection.
Limitations
While the increasing concentration of allergen-specific IgE reflects the potential for allergic reactions, these concentrations do not always correlate with the severity of clinical responses or results from skin tests when challenged with specific allergens. Hence, correlating the lab results with clinical history and proven in vivo reactivity is crucial for accurate diagnosis. A negative result does not necessarily rule out clinical allergy or anaphylaxis.
FDA ApprovedNew York Approved
Methodology
Immunoassay (Fluorescent Enzyme Immunoassay)
Biomarkers
LOINC Codes
- 19113-0
- 6020-2
- 6833-8
- 6178-8
- 6183-8
- 7604-2
- 6234-9
- 6265-3
- 6075-6
- 6109-3
- 6189-5
- 15283-5
- 6025-1
- 6096-2
- 6095-4
- 6041-8
- 6212-5
- 6085-5
- 6078-0
- 15285-0
- 6192-9
- 6179-6
- 6182-0
- 15284-3
- 6281-0
- 6098-8
Result Turnaround Time
1-3 days
Related Documents
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Specimen
Serum
Volume
4 mL
Minimum Volume
1.3 mL
Container
ARUP Standard Transport Tube
Collection Instructions
Collect in a Serum Separator Tube (SST). Multiple specimen tubes should be avoided.
Patient Preparation
Multiple patient encounters should be avoided.
Storage Instructions
Refrigerated. After separation from cells, the stability is 48 hours at ambient, 2 weeks refrigerated, and 1 year frozen.
Causes for Rejection
Hemolyzed, icteric, or lipemic specimens.
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 48 hours |
| Refrigerated | 2 weeks |
| Frozen | 1 year |