Casandra
Casandra Test Code LC33756Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Latex
Also known as: Brazilian Rubber Tree
Clinical Use
Order TestUse
Detect sensitivity to latex
Special Instructions
Allow additional time for confirmatory or reflex tests. Testing schedules may vary. Use a red-top tube or gel-barrier tube for specimen collection.
Limitations
The test may not detect all cases of latex sensitivity. Some clinical symptoms are dependent on the route of exposure to latex, and systemic effects may result regardless of the mode. There may be variations in results between different testing methods or specific IgE levels.
Test Details
Methodology
Immunoassay (CLIA)
Biomarkers
IgE Latex
AnalyteIgE Latex • Concentration / Level • Quantitative (Continuous) (e.g., copies/mL, % expression)
LOINC Codes
Order Codes
- 6158-0
Result Codes
- 6158-0
Result Turnaround Time
3-5 days
Related Documents
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Serum
Volume
0.2 mL
Minimum Volume
0.1 mL
Container
Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube
Storage Instructions
Room temperature
Causes for Rejection
Improper labeling; gross hemolysis; lipemia
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 14 days |
| Refrigerated | 14 days |
| Frozen | 3 months |