Carob, IgE, Serum
Use
This test is useful for establishing the diagnosis of an allergy to carob. It helps in defining the allergen responsible for eliciting signs and symptoms, identifying allergens responsible for allergic response or anaphylactic episodes, confirming sensitization prior to immunotherapy, and investigating the specificity of allergic reactions to insect venom allergens, drugs, or chemical allergens.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Some individuals with clinically insignificant sensitivity to allergens may have measurable levels of IgE antibodies in their serum. False-positive results for IgE antibodies may occur in patients with markedly elevated serum IgE concentrations (>2500 kU/L) due to nonspecific binding.
New York Approved
Methodology
Immunoassay (ELISA)
Biomarkers
Carob IgE
Protein
LOINC Codes
- 7179-5 - Carob IgE Qn
- 7179-5 - Carob IgE Qn
Result Turnaround Time
1-3 days
Related Documents
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Specimen
Serum
Volume
0.5 mL for every 5 allergens requested
Minimum Volume
For 1 allergen: 0.3 mL
Container
Preferred: Serum gel; Acceptable: Red top
Collection Instructions
Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.
Causes for Rejection
Gross hemolysis or gross lipemia are acceptable
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 14 days |
| Frozen | 90 days |