BasoFunction™ HRT Cephalosporin
Also known as: Progene® BasoFunction™ Test
Use
This test assesses basophil activation in response to cephalosporin antibiotics by measuring histamine release from white blood cells, providing functional evidence of allergic responses when skin testing is unavailable or inappropriate. It is useful for evaluating suspected cephalosporin antibiotic allergy, clarifying true allergy status especially in patients with penicillin allergies, or those needing confirmation before procedures or future antibiotic use.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
Methodology
Other
Biomarkers
Basophil activation (histamine release)
Other
Result Turnaround Time
1 day
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Specimen
Whole Blood
Volume
Not provided
Minimum Volume
Not provided
Collection Instructions
Blood sample; stop calcineurin inhibitors (e.g., tacrolimus, cyclosporine) 72 hours prior
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