Spinach
Use
The Spinach IgE test is used to detect specific IgE antibodies to spinach, which can help diagnose spinach allergy. Such assessments are crucial for patients exhibiting allergic symptoms when consuming spinach or spinach-containing products. The detection of IgE antibodies assists in the confirmation of allergic sensitization to spinach, supporting clinical evaluation and management of food allergies.
Special Instructions
This test needs a serum specimen collected in either a red-top tube or gel-barrier tube. It's essential to ensure specimen stability, which can be maintained at room temperature or refrigerated for up to 14 days, or frozen for 3 months. The sample is protected against up to three freeze/thaw cycles, ensuring the reliability of the test results despite potential delays in processing.
Limitations
While the Spinach IgE test is a useful tool for identifying spinach-specific allergies, it is not definitive for all possible allergic reactions or severity levels. A positive test only indicates sensitization, not necessarily clinical allergy symptoms upon exposure. Furthermore, the test does not quantify the potential severity of an allergic reaction or consider non-IgE mediated responses that might occur. Additional confirmatory tests and clinical correlations are recommended for comprehensive allergy evaluation.
Methodology
Immunoassay (Thermo Fisher ImmunoCAP®)
Biomarkers
LOINC Codes
- 6856-9
- 6856-9
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 |