Casandra
Casandra Test Code MC72373Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Bean Green/String IgG
Clinical Use
Order TestUse
The test is used in special clinical situations to select foods for evaluation by diet elimination and challenge in patients with food-related complaints. The presence of food-specific IgG indicates immunologic sensitization to the food allergen but does not confirm food allergy.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
The clinical utility of food-specific IgG tests has not been established. It should not be used as sole evidence of food allergy but can be a component in dietary evaluation.
Test Details
Methodology
Immunoassay (ELISA)
Biomarkers
Phaseolus vulgaris IgG
ProteinIgG
Concentration / Level • Quantitative (Continuous) (e.g., copies/mL, % expression)
LOINC Codes
Order Codes
- 60353-0 - Green Bean IgG-mCnc
Result Codes
- 60353-0 - Green Bean IgG-mCnc
Result Turnaround Time
5-7 days
Related Documents
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Serum
Volume
0.5 mL
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Container
Red Top
Collection Instructions
Draw blood in a plain red-top tube(s), serum gel tube(s) is acceptable. Spin down and send 0.5 mL of serum refrigerated in a plastic vial.
Causes for Rejection
Warm OK; Cold OK
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 7 days |
| Refrigerated | 28 days |
| Frozen | 365 days |