Mustard Food IgG
Use
The clinical utility of food-specific IgG tests has not been established and should be used in special clinical situations to select foods for evaluation by diet elimination and challenge in patients who have food-related complaints. This test is used to identify immunologic sensitization by the food allergen in question rather than to confirm a food allergy.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
The presence of food-specific IgG alone cannot be taken as evidence of food allergy, and it has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Reference ranges for food-specific IgG tests have not been established.
Methodology
Immunoassay (Enzyme Immunoassay (FEIA))
Biomarkers
Brassica / Sinapis
Protein
LOINC Codes
- 60384-5 - Mustard IgG-mCnc
- 60384-5 - Mustard IgG-mCnc
Result Turnaround Time
3-7 days
Related Documents
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Specimen
Serum
Volume
0.5 mL
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Container
Plain red-top tube or serum gel tube, send in a plastic vial.
Collection Instructions
Draw blood and spin down. Send refrigerated in a plastic vial.
Storage Instructions
Refrigerated (preferred) up to 28 days, ambient up to 7 days, frozen up to 365 days.
Causes for Rejection
Hemolysis, Lipemia, Icterus, Other
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 7 days |
| Refrigerated | 28 days |
| Frozen | 365 days |