Allergens, Inhalants, Southwest Valley Profile
Also known as: SW VALLEY
Use
This test measures allergen-specific IgE to various inhalants commonly found in the Southwest Valley region. It helps in identifying sensitivities to specific allergens such as molds, grasses, animal dander, and trees which are prevalent in this geographical area. Monitoring these immunoglobulin E (IgE) levels can aid healthcare providers in diagnosing allergic reactions, guiding treatment plans, and managing allergic conditions based on the environmental and seasonal exposures inherent to this area.
Special Instructions
Multiple patient encounters and specimen tubes should be avoided during specimen collection to minimize variability in the results. Serum should be separated from cells as soon as possible or within 2 hours of collection to ensure optimal sample quality for the assay.
Limitations
Results in the range of 0.10 to 0.34 kU/L are clinically relevant but undetermined; therefore, interpretation should be made in conjunction with the patient's clinical history and other diagnostic tests. The assay may not correlate with direct skin tests or clinical symptoms, and a negative result may not rule out clinical allergy or anaphylaxis. This test is designed specifically for allergens commonly found in the Southwest Valley and may not detect sensitivities to other allergens outside this region.
FDA ApprovedNew York Approved
Methodology
Immunoassay (Quantitative ImmunoCAP Fluorescent Enzyme Immunoassay)
Biomarkers
LOINC Codes
- 6020-2
- 6833-8
- 6115-0
- 6183-8
- 7369-2
- 6075-6
- 48767-8
- 6189-5
- 6095-4
- 6041-8
- 6098-8
Result Turnaround Time
1-3 days
Related Documents
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Specimen
Serum
Volume
1.15 mL
Minimum Volume
0.6 mL
Container
ARUP Standard Transport Tube
Collection Instructions
Collect the specimen in a serum separator tube. Separate the serum from cells as soon as possible or within 2 hours of collection.
Patient Preparation
Multiple patient encounters should be avoided.
Storage Instructions
Store and transport the specimen refrigerated.
Causes for Rejection
Hemolyzed, icteric, or lipemic specimens.
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 48 hours |
| Refrigerated | 2 weeks |
| Frozen | 1 year |