Allergen, Region 3 Respiratory Panel IgE, South Atlantic (GA, SC, N.FL)
Also known as: REG3PANEL
Use
This test is designed for allergen testing specific to the south Atlantic region, particularly Georgia, South Carolina, and northern Florida. It measures immunoglobulin E (IgE) levels against various allergens prevalent in this geographic area, aiding in the diagnosis of allergies. Increased IgE levels may indicate an allergic sensitization to one or more of the included allergens, which range from environmental exposures such as grasses and trees to household allergens like dust mites and animal dander.
Special Instructions
When ordering, avoid multiple patient encounters. Collect serum specimens in a Serum Separator Tube (SST). Ensure separation from cells within two hours of collection, and transfer to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube.
Limitations
The test's results should be correlated with clinical history and in vivo reactions to specific allergens. The presence of IgE antibodies does not necessarily correlate with the degree of clinical response or skin test results. A negative result does not exclude the possibility of an allergy or even anaphylaxis. Interpretations of low-level IgE (0.10-0.34 kU/L) should be performed by specialists, as the clinical relevance is undetermined.
FDA ApprovedNew York Approved
Methodology
Immunoassay (Fluorescent Enzyme Immunoassay)
Biomarkers
Expression
LOINC Codes
- 19113-0
- 6020-2
- 7155-5
- 6833-8
- 6178-8
- 7604-2
- 6265-3
- 6075-6
- 6109-3
- 6189-5
- 15283-5
- 6025-1
- 6096-2
- 6095-4
- 6041-8
- 6212-5
- 6085-5
- 6078-0
- 6209-1
- 6034-3
- 6179-6
- 6182-0
- 6098-8
- 6186-1
- 6244-8
Result Turnaround Time
1-3 days
Related Documents
For more information, please review the documents below
Specimen
Serum
Volume
4 mL
Minimum Volume
1.3 mL
Container
ARUP Standard Transport Tube
Collection Instructions
Collect specimen in a Serum Separator Tube (SST). Separate from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection.
Patient Preparation
Multiple patient encounters should be avoided.
Causes for Rejection
Hemolyzed, icteric, or lipemic specimens.
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 48 hours |
| Refrigerated | 2 weeks |
| Frozen | 1 year |