Allergen, Region 20 Respiratory Panel IgE, Hawaii
Also known as: REG20PANEL
Use
This test is specifically designed for allergen testing in patients from Hawaii, offering a comprehensive panel that includes various allergens most prevalent in this region. It measures specific IgE antibodies against a range of respiratory allergens including mold, animal dander, grasses, trees, weeds, and insects. The test aids in the diagnosis and management of allergic conditions by assessing sensitization levels to these allergens.
Special Instructions
Avoid multiple patient encounters to prevent cross-specimen contamination. Ensure adequate specimen volume by referring to collection instructions. Separate the specimen from cells as soon as possible or within 2 hours of collection to maintain sample integrity.
Limitations
The presence of IgE antibodies to specific allergens does not always correlate with clinical allergy symptoms. Results should be interpreted in conjunction with the patient's clinical history and exposure profile. Negative results do not rule out the possibility of an allergic condition or anaphylaxis, as in vivo reactivity might differ. Cross-reactivity among allergens, particularly within species, may affect assay specificity.
New York Approved
Methodology
Immunoassay (Fluorescent Enzyme Immunoassay)
Biomarkers
Concentration / Level
LOINC Codes
- 19113-0
- 6020-2
- 6833-8
- 7604-2
- 7369-2
- 6286-9
- 6075-6
- 6110-1
- 6025-1
- 6096-2
- 6095-4
- 6041-8
- 6212-5
- 6085-5
- 6078-0
- 6032-7
- 6113-5
- 6173-9
- 6034-3
- 6179-6
- 6182-0
- 6222-4
- 7123-3
- 6077-2
- 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 using a Serum Separator Tube (SST). Avoid multiple specimen tubes.
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 |