Cashew Nut
Use
The Cashew Nut test is used to detect specific IgE antibodies to cashew nut allergens in patient serum samples. The presence of specific IgE indicates sensitization, which can be associated with allergic reactions to cashew nuts. It is primarily used in the clinical diagnosis of food allergies, helping differentiate between individuals with and without cashew nut allergies.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
The test identifies specific IgE antibodies, which indicate sensitization to cashew nut allergens but do not confirm the clinical allergy without correlating with patient history and/or other clinical evaluations. False positives can occur, and negative results do not rule out the possibility of allergy through non-IgE mechanisms or other allergens.
Methodology
Immunoassay (Thermo Fisher ImmunoCAP®)
Biomarkers
F202-IgE Cashew Nut
Analyte
LOINC Codes
- 6718-1 - Cashew nut IgE Qn
- 6718-1 - Cashew nut IgE Qn
Result Turnaround Time
3-5 days
Related Documents
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Specimen
Serum
Volume
0.2 mL
Minimum Volume
Not provided
Container
Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube
Storage Instructions
Room temperature
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 14 days |
| Refrigerated | 14 days |
| Frozen | 3 months |
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