Allergens, Food, Southeast Profile
Also known as: GAFOODPROF
Use
This panel tests for the presence of specific IgE antibodies for a variety of common food allergens found in the Southeast region. It provides quantitative measures of allergen-specific IgE levels in serum to help identify individuals who may have allergic reactions to specific foods. Healthcare providers can use the results to correlate laboratory findings with the clinical history and in-vivo reactivity to specific allergens.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Results in the 0.10-0.34 kU/L range should be interpreted cautiously by specialists, as their clinical relevance is undetermined. The concentrations of allergen-specific IgE may not always correlate with clinical response or skin test results. Thus, the correlation of lab results with clinical history and in-vivo reactivity is critical. A negative test result does not rule out the possibility of a clinical allergy or the serious condition of anaphylaxis.
New York Approved
Methodology
Immunoassay (Fluorescent Enzyme Immunoassay)
Biomarkers
LOINC Codes
- 6092-1 - Crab IgE Qn
- 7258-7 - Cow Milk IgE Qn
- 6206-7 - Peanut IgE Qn
- 6246-3 - Shrimp IgE Qn
- 6248-9 - Soybean IgE Qn
- 6266-1 - Tomato IgE Qn
- 6276-0 - Wheat IgE Qn
- 6082-2 - Codfish IgE Qn
- 6190-3 - Oat IgE Qn
- 48767-8 - Annotation comment Imp
- 6220-8 - Potato IgE Qn
- 6270-3 - Tuna IgE Qn
- 6273-7 - Walnut IgE Qn
- 7291-8 - Whole Egg IgE Qn
- 7691-9 - Scallop IgE Qn
- 6208-3 - Pecan/Hick Nut IgE Qn
- 6718-1 - Cashew nut IgE Qn
- 6019-4 - Almond IgE Qn
- 6021-0 - Apple IgE Qn
- 6035-0 - Banana IgE Qn
- 6831-2 - Green Bean IgE Qn
- 6204-2 - Pea IgE Qn
Result Turnaround Time
1-3 days
Related Documents
For more information, please review the documents below
Specimen
Serum
Volume
2.25 mL
Minimum Volume
1.04 mL
Container
ARUP Standard Transport Tube
Collection Instructions
Collect in a serum separator tube. Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection.
Causes for Rejection
Hemolyzed, icteric, or lipemic specimens.
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 48 hours |
| Refrigerated | 2 weeks |
| Frozen | 1 year |
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