Casandra
Casandra Test Code QD45447Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Respiratory Allergy Profile Region XIII: CA, Southern Coast
Also known as: ImmunoCAP®
Clinical Use
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This panel measures allergen-specific Immunoglobulin E (IgE) concentrations in serum to identify patient sensitization to key regional respiratory allergens prevalent in the southern coastal region of California, supporting diagnosis of allergic rhinitis, asthma, and other respiratory hypersensitivity disorders.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
Test Details
Methodology
Immunoassay (Other)
Biomarkers
26 targets
Alder (t2) IgEAlternaria alternata (m6) IgEAspergillus fumigatus (m3) IgEBermuda Grass (g2) IgECat Dander (e1) IgECladosporium herbarum (m2) IgECockroach (i6) IgECommon Ragweed (Short) (w1) IgE+18 more
Result Turnaround Time
1-3 days
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Serum
Volume
5-8 mL blood to yield 4 mL serum
Minimum Volume
2.5 mL serum
Container
Red Top (No Additive)
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 14 days |
| Refrigerated | 14 days |
| Frozen | 30 days |