Allergen, Weed, Sunflower Pollen IgE
Also known as: SUNFL POL
Use
The Allergen, Weed, Sunflower Pollen IgE test measures the concentration of allergen-specific IgE antibodies in the blood, which may help identify allergic reactions to sunflower pollen. The test is significant for determining susceptibility to allergens and assists clinicians in diagnosing and managing allergic disorders. The clinical relevance of specific IgE concentrations must be correlated with the patient's clinical history and in vivo reactions to allergens to confirm diagnosis, as the test alone may not predict the severity of an allergic reaction.
Special Instructions
Multiple patient encounters should be avoided during specimen collection. For multiple allergen orders, refer to 'Allergen Specimen Collection Instructions' at www.aruplab.com. Serum must be separated from cells as soon as possible or within 2 hours of collection, and transferred to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube.
Limitations
The test results may not correlate with the degree of clinical response in skin testing or during allergen challenge. A negative test result does not rule out the possibility of clinical allergy or anaphylaxis. Results between 0.10-0.34 kU/L are of undetermined clinical relevance and are recommended for specialist interpretation. Test performance has not been cleared or approved by the FDA but is performed in a CLIA-certified laboratory for clinical purposes.
New York Approved
Methodology
Immunoassay (Fluorescent Enzyme Immunoassay)
Biomarkers
LOINC Codes
- 7726-3
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
Collect specimen in a serum separator tube and separate serum from cells as soon as possible or within 2 hours of collection.
Patient Preparation
Multiple patient encounters should be avoided.
Storage Instructions
Refrigerated storage is required for transport.
Causes for Rejection
Hemolyzed, icteric, or lipemic specimens.
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 48 hours |
| Refrigerated | 2 weeks |
| Frozen | 1 year |