Hazelnut Component Panel
Use
This test is utilized for in vitro diagnosis of allergies by detecting allergen-specific IgE antibodies using the ImmunoCAP FEIA method. It serves as a primary testing mode for allergy diagnosis related to hazelnut components, helping in assessing potential allergic reactions and managing allergy patients more effectively.
Special Instructions
Ensure to draw blood in a plain red-top tube or serum gel tube. The blood should be spun down, and 1 mL of serum should be sent refrigerated in a plastic vial. Avoid hemolysis, lipemia, and icterus in high levels as they can lead to rejection. The test is performed Monday through Friday.
Limitations
This test has limitations related to non-specific binding; however, the ImmunoCAP system is designed to minimize such instances. Despite its high antigen binding capacity, false negatives could occur in cases of extreme IgE levels. It is not approved for screening purposes and must be interpreted within the clinical context by a qualified professional.
New York Approved
Methodology
Immunoassay (FEIA)
Biomarkers
LOINC Codes
- 69421-6
- 81995-3
- 58753-5
- 103074-1
- 65765-0
- 103083-2
- 81788-2
- 103120-2
Result Turnaround Time
1-7 days
Related Documents
For more information, please review the documents below
Specimen
Serum
Volume
1 mL
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Container
Red or SST
Collection Instructions
Draw blood in a plain red-top tube(s), serum gel tube(s) is acceptable. Spin down and send 1 mL of serum refrigerated in a plastic vial.
Storage Instructions
Refrigerated (preferred): 28 days, Ambient: 28 days, Frozen: 365 days.
Causes for Rejection
Gross hemolysis, gross lipemia, gross icterus
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 28 days |
| Refrigerated | 28 days |
| Frozen | 365 days |