Allergens, Food, Profile 8
Also known as: FOOD 8
Use
This test evaluates the presence and concentration of allergen-specific IgE antibodies in serum against a panel of common food allergens: Corn, Egg White, Milk (Cow's), Orange, Peanut, Shrimp, Soybean, and Wheat. The results are intended to aid in the clinical diagnosis of food allergies, and should be interpreted in conjunction with the patient's clinical history and allergy symptoms to assess the risk of IgE-mediated allergic reactions.
Special Instructions
Multiple patient encounters should be avoided. It is important to separate serum from cells as soon as possible or within 2 hours of collection to ensure accurate results. Transfer the serum to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube for processing.
Limitations
The test quantifies concentrations of allergen-specific IgE antibodies, which may not directly correlate with clinical response or skin testing results. A negative test result does not rule out the possibility of a clinical allergy or anaphylaxis. Concentrations in the range of 0.10-0.34 kU/L are for specialist use but the clinical significance remains undetermined.
FDA ApprovedNew York Approved
Methodology
Immunoassay (Fluorescent Enzyme Immunoassay)
Biomarkers
LOINC Codes
- 6106-9
- 7258-7
- 6194-5
- 6206-7
- 6246-3
- 6248-9
- 6276-0
- 48767-8
- 6087-1
Result Turnaround Time
1-3 days
Related Documents
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Specimen
Serum
Volume
0.95 mL
Minimum Volume
0.52 mL
Container
ARUP Standard Transport Tube
Collection Instructions
Collect serum separator tube. Multiple specimen tubes should be avoided. Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection.
Storage Instructions
Transport refrigerated.
Causes for Rejection
Hemolyzed, icteric, or lipemic specimens.
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 48 hours |
| Refrigerated | 2 weeks |
| Frozen | 1 year |