Allergens, Food, Common Adult Food Profile 13 IgE
Also known as: ADULTPAN13
Use
The Allergens, Food, Common Adult Food Profile 13 IgE test measures the levels of allergen-specific Immunoglobulin E (IgE) in the blood to help diagnose food allergies in adults. By quantifying IgE levels in response to 13 common food allergens, the test aids in understanding potential allergic sensitivities and helps guide dietary recommendations. The test is useful in evaluating patients with suspected food allergies and can be used as part of allergy management to correlate clinical symptoms with immunological findings.
Special Instructions
Please ensure proper specimen collection by using a serum separator tube and avoid multiple patient encounters to prevent inconsistent results. Serum should be separated from cells as soon as possible and within 2 hours of collection. Proper refrigeration of the specimen is crucial to maintain stability and prevent rejection due to poor handling.
Limitations
The test results for specific IgE levels between 0.10-0.34 kU/L should be interpreted with caution as they are intended for specialist use, and their clinical relevance may be undetermined. While higher IgE concentrations indicate possible allergic reactions, they do not necessarily correlate with the severity of clinical symptoms or outcomes in skin testing. A negative result does not completely rule out an allergy or more severe reactions such as anaphylaxis. Therefore, correlation with the clinical context and patient history is essential for accurate interpretation.
FDA ApprovedNew York Approved
Methodology
Immunoassay (Fluorescent Enzyme Immunoassay)
Biomarkers
LOINC Codes
- 19113-0
- 6106-9
- 7258-7
- 6206-7
- 6246-3
- 6248-9
- 6276-0
- 6082-2
- 6087-1
- 6273-7
- 6076-4
- 7691-9
- 6242-2
Result Turnaround Time
1-3 days
Related Documents
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Specimen
Serum
Volume
1.45 mL
Minimum Volume
0.73 mL
Container
ARUP Standard Transport Tube
Collection Instructions
Collect using a serum separator tube. 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 |