Allergen, Tree, Arizona Cypress IgE
Also known as: ARIZ CYP
Use
The Allergen, Tree, Arizona Cypress IgE test is used to measure the specific IgE antibodies to the Arizona Cypress tree. It is utilized in the diagnosis and management of patients with suspected allergic reactions to this specific allergen. Understanding the presence and levels of IgE specific to the Arizona Cypress can aid in correlating clinical allergy symptoms and determine therapeutic strategies for managing allergic diseases.
Special Instructions
Please ensure the serum is separated from cells as soon as possible or within two hours of collection. Use an ARUP Standard Transport Tube for serum transfer, with a minimum volume of 0.25 mL required. For orders involving multiple allergens, refer to ARUP's allergen specimen collection instructions.
Limitations
Allergen results in the range of 0.10-0.34 kU/L are for specialist interpretation as their clinical relevance is not determined. Increasing IgE concentrations may not always correlate with the clinical response to specific allergens or skin test results. Allergy laboratory results must be correlated with the patient's clinical history and in vivo reactivity to the respective allergens. A negative IgE result does not exclude the possibility of clinical allergy or even anaphylactic reactions.
Methodology
Immunoassay (Fluorescent Enzyme Immunoassay)
Biomarkers
LOINC Codes
- 11168-2
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 as soon as possible or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube.
Causes for Rejection
Hemolyzed, icteric, or lipemic specimens.
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 48 hours |
| Refrigerated | 2 weeks |
| Frozen | 1 year |
