Cheese, Cheddar Type
Also known as: Cheddar Cheese
Use
This test measures the specific IgE levels to Cheese, Cheddar Type, which is important for diagnosing allergic reactions to cheddar cheese in patients. It is used as a part of allergy testing to determine sensitization to cheddar cheese proteins that may cause allergic symptoms.
Special Instructions
Ensure that the blood specimen is collected in the appropriate tube and is handled as per the provided instructions to maintain specimen integrity. The red-top tube or gel-barrier tube is suitable for this test.
Limitations
The test only detects specific IgE antibodies against Cheese, Cheddar Type and not the clinical symptoms. A positive test result does not necessarily indicate the presence of a cheese allergy; it must be correlated with clinical findings by a healthcare provider. False negatives can occur if IgE levels are below detectable limits.
Methodology
Immunoassay (Other)
Biomarkers
LOINC Codes
- 6067-3
- 6067-3
Result Turnaround Time
3-5 days
Related Documents
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Specimen
Serum
Volume
0.2 mL
Minimum Volume
Not provided
Container
Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube
Storage Instructions
Room temperature
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 14 days |
| Refrigerated | 14 days |
| Frozen | 3 months |
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