Allergens, Food, Salad Profile
Also known as: SALAD
Use
The Allergens, Food, Salad Profile test is designed to quantify specific IgE antibodies in serum to a panel of common salad-related food allergens. This test helps in determining potential allergic reactions to celery, lettuce, orange, parsley, and tomato. It is a useful tool for clinicians to correlate the presence of allergen-specific IgE with clinical symptoms in patients suspected of having food allergies. The test results assist in the identification of specific food allergens that may be causing allergic reactions, aiding in patient management and dietary modifications.
Special Instructions
Multiple patient encounters should be avoided during the collection of specimens to minimize variability in allergen levels. Ensure proper handling of serum samples by separating serum from cells as soon as possible or within two hours to maintain sample integrity. Transfer the specimens to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube for analysis. For accurate results, avoid exposing specimens to hemolytic, icteric, or lipemic conditions.
Limitations
The results of the Food, Salad Profile test between 0.10 to 0.34 kU/L are clinically undetermined, requiring specialist interpretation. Increasing IgE concentrations typically reflect a higher likelihood of an IgE-mediated allergic reaction but do not directly correlate with the severity of clinical symptoms or skin test results. Negative results do not definitively exclude the possibility of clinical allergies or anaphylactic reactions to the tested allergens. It is essential to consider test results alongside clinical history and other diagnostic information to make a comprehensive assessment.
FDA ApprovedNew York Approved
Methodology
Immunoassay (Fluorescent Enzyme Immunoassay)
Biomarkers
LOINC Codes
- 6161-4
- 6194-5
- 6266-1
- 48767-8
- 6065-7
- 6203-4
Result Turnaround Time
1-3 days
Related Documents
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Specimen
Serum
Volume
0.65 mL
Minimum Volume
0.4 mL
Container
ARUP Standard Transport Tube
Collection Instructions
Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection.
Patient Preparation
Multiple patient encounters should be avoided.
Storage Instructions
Refrigerated. Stability: Ambient: 48 hours; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 1 year
Causes for Rejection
Hemolyzed, icteric, or lipemic specimens.
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 48 hours |
| Refrigerated | 2 weeks |
| Frozen | 1 year |