Allergens, Food, Fish Profile IgE
Also known as: FISH GROUP
Use
This test is used to determine the presence of allergen-specific IgE antibodies to the fish group, which may indicate a potential allergic response. The correlation of laboratory results with clinical history and in vivo reactivity to specific allergens is essential. Due to varying sensitivity, the test should be interpreted in conjunction with clinical evaluation.
Special Instructions
Patients should avoid multiple patient encounters to prevent sample contamination. Collect specimens in a serum separator tube (SST) and avoid using multiple sample tubes to prevent cross-sample contamination.
Limitations
Results of 0.10-0.34 kU/L may not correlate with clinical relevance, and a negative test does not rule out clinical allergy or anaphylaxis. Correlation with skin testing and clinical history is necessary to confirm allergy diagnosis.
New York Approved
Methodology
Immunoassay (Multiplex Protein Panel)
Biomarkers
LOINC Codes
- 6082-2
- 6270-3
- 7474-0
- 6842-9
- 6237-2
- 6268-7
Result Turnaround Time
1-3 days
Related Documents
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Specimen
Serum
Volume
0.8 mL
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Container
ARUP Standard Transport Tube
Collection Instructions
Collect serum using a serum separator tube (SST). Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection.
Patient Preparation
Multiple patient encounters should be avoided.
Storage Instructions
Transport refrigerated. Stability after separation from cells: Ambient: 2 days; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 1 year.
Causes for Rejection
Hemolyzed, icteric or lipemic specimens.
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 2 days |
| Refrigerated | 2 weeks |
| Frozen | 1 year |