Allergen, Region 16 Respiratory Panel IgE, Inland Northwest (OR, Central and East WA)
Also known as: REG16PANEL
Use
This test is intended for allergen testing for patients in the inland Northwest region, specifically in Oregon, and central and eastern Washington. It measures allergen-specific IgE concentrations to assess potential allergic reactions to substances found within this geographic area. The results help in determining the relationship between the patient's symptoms and their exposure to specific allergens.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
The concentration of allergen-specific IgE detected in this test may not directly correlate with clinical symptoms or reactions in allergen challenges, and a negative test result does not completely rule out clinical allergy or anaphylaxis. It is crucial to interpret results alongside clinical history and in vivo reactivity to allergens, as the clinical relevance of certain IgE concentrations, particularly between 0.10-0.34 kU/L, remains undetermined.
New York Approved
Methodology
Immunoassay (Fluorescent Enzyme Immunoassay)
Biomarkers
LOINC Codes
- 19113-0 - IgE SerPl-aCnc
- 6020-2 - A alternata IgE Qn
- 7155-5 - Boxelder IgE Qn
- 6833-8 - Cat Dander IgE Qn
- 6178-8 - Mt Juniper IgE Qn
- 6090-5 - Cottonwood IgE Qn
- 6183-8 - Mugwort IgE Qn
- 7604-2 - Cmn pigweed IgE Qn
- 6234-9 - Saltwort IgE Qn
- 6265-3 - Timothy IgE Qn
- 6075-6 - C herbarum IgE Qn
- 6109-3 - White Elm IgE Qn
- 6189-5 - White Oak IgE Qn
- 15283-5 - Silver Birch IgE Qn
- 6025-1 - A fumgtus IgE Qn
- 6096-2 - D pteronyss IgE Qn
- 6095-4 - D farinae IgE Qn
- 6212-5 - P notatum IgE Qn
- 6078-0 - Roach IgE Qn
- 6179-6 - Mouse Epith IgE Qn
- 6182-0 - M racemosus IgE Qn
- 15284-3 - Grey Alder IgE Qn
- 6098-8 - Dog Dander IgE Qn
- 6244-8 - Sheep Sorrel IgE Qn
Result Turnaround Time
1-3 days
Related Documents
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Specimen
Serum
Volume
4 mL
Minimum Volume
1.2 mL
Container
ARUP Standard Transport Tube
Collection Instructions
Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection; transfer to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube.
Patient Preparation
Avoid multiple patient encounters.
Storage Instructions
Refrigerated until transport.
Causes for Rejection
Hemolyzed, icteric, or lipemic specimens.
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 48 hours |
| Refrigerated | 2 weeks |
| Frozen | 1 year |
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