Tapioca IgE
Use
The Tapioca IgE test is used to evaluate allergic responses to tapioca in patients. By measuring the IgE levels specifically associated with tapioca allergens, healthcare providers can determine if a patient has a hypersensitivity to tapioca, aiding in the diagnosis and management of allergies.
Special Instructions
It is important to collect the blood sample in a timely manner and ensure that the serum is refrigerated to preserve the specimen's stability for accurate results.
Limitations
The method may not detect allergens at levels lower than the established threshold, leading to possible false-negative results in individuals with low-level allergenic responses. Factors such as hemolysis, lipemia, and icterus in samples can interfere with the test accuracy and result in rejection if they are severely present.
New York Approved
Methodology
Immunoassay (EIA)
Biomarkers
LOINC Codes
- 7733-9
- 7733-9
- 102623-6
Result Turnaround Time
2-7 days
Related Documents
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Specimen
Serum
Volume
0.5 mL
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Container
Plastic vial
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
Gross hemolysis, gross lipemia, and gross icterus result in rejection.
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 28 days |
| Refrigerated | 28 days |
| Frozen | 365 days |