Casandra
Casandra Test Code QD33249Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Pine Nut (Rf253) IgE
Clinical Use
Order TestUse
Measures immunoglobulin E (IgE) antibodies specific to pine nuts to evaluate potential allergic sensitization to this food allergen.
Special Instructions
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics; not FDA‑cleared or –approved, but validated under CLIA regulations and used for clinical purposes.
Limitations
Not cleared or approved by FDA. Analytical performance characteristics determined by Quest. It measures IgE but cannot alone confirm a clinical diagnosis of allergy—or predict reaction severity.
Test Details
Methodology
Immunoassay (Other)
Biomarkers
Pine Nut IgE
AnalytePine Nut IgE • Concentration / Level • Quantitative (Continuous) (e.g., copies/mL, % expression)
Result Turnaround Time
1-3 days
Related Documents
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Serum
Volume
0.3 mL
Minimum Volume
0.15 mL
Container
Transport tube
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 14 days |
| Refrigerated | 14 days |
| Frozen | 30 days |