Mustard
Use
This test is designed to assess the presence of specific IgE antibodies to mustard, which can be indicative of an allergic reaction. It helps in diagnosing mustard allergy, guiding dietary and lifestyle recommendations, and managing allergic conditions.
Special Instructions
Testing is conducted using the Thermo Fisher ImmunoCAP® method, which is a standard immunoassay technique for detecting IgE antibodies. Physicians should consider the clinical context and confirmatory testing may be required for equivocal results.
Limitations
The test is designed only to measure IgE antibodies specific to mustard. It may not detect non-IgE-mediated reactions or other allergens. False negatives or positives are possible, and results should be correlated with clinical evaluations and other diagnostic tools.
Methodology
Immunoassay (CLIA)
Biomarkers
LOINC Codes
- 6185-3
- 6185-3
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 |