Goat's Milk
Also known as: Goat's Milk
Use
This test measures the specific IgE antibodies to goat's milk, which can help in diagnosing allergic reactions to goat's milk in patients who may be experiencing symptoms such as eczema, atopic dermatitis, or asthma, which could stem from goat's milk consumption. These specific IgE antibodies indicate an immune response that could be causing these symptoms.
Special Instructions
Test is typically ordered when symptoms suggest a potential allergy to goat's milk. Proper specimen collection and handling are crucial to ensure test accuracy and reliability.
Limitations
While this test can identify IgE antibodies specific to goat's milk, it cannot determine the severity of an allergic reaction or differentiate between different types of milk if a patient is allergic to multiple types. Additionally, false negatives or positives may occur due to various factors such as improper specimen handling or patient-specific conditions.
Methodology
Immunoassay (Other)
Biomarkers
LOINC Codes
- 7340-3
- 7340-3
Result Turnaround Time
3-5 days
Related Documents
For more information, please review the documents below
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 |