Allergen, Food, Garlic
Also known as: GARLIC
Use
This test measures the level of IgE antibodies specific to garlic allergens. It helps in evaluating and managing patients with suspected food allergy to garlic. Results are used in conjunction with clinical history and in vivo reactivity to specific allergens to assess the likelihood of a clinical allergic reaction.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Allergen results of 0.10-0.34 kU/L are intended for specialist use as the clinical relevance is undetermined. Although increasing ranges reflect increasing concentrations of allergen-specific IgE, these may not correlate with clinical response severity or skin test results. A negative test may not rule out clinical allergy or anaphylaxis. Interpretation should consider clinical history and reactivity to specific allergens.
FDA ApprovedNew York Approved
Methodology
Immunoassay (Fluorescent Enzyme Immunoassay)
Biomarkers
Allium sativum IgE
Protein
LOINC Codes
- 6122-6 - Garlic IgE Qn
Result Turnaround Time
1-3 days
Related Documents
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Specimen
Serum
Volume
0.5 mL
Minimum Volume
0.25 mL
Container
ARUP Standard Transport Tube
Collection Instructions
Collect serum separator tube. Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection.
Storage Instructions
Refrigerated.
Causes for Rejection
Hemolyzed, icteric, or lipemic specimens.
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 48 hours |
| Refrigerated | 2 weeks |
| Frozen | 1 year |
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