Coffee (f221) IgG
Use
Food-specific allergen IgG testing such as Coffee (f221) IgG should not be used for the diagnosis of allergic or atopic diseases, except for sensitivity to milk in neonates and gluten sensitivity; rather, results are intended to support assessment of response to therapeutic interventions, as IgE assays remain the most accepted serologic tests for evaluating food allergy status.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
This test uses a kit that is not cleared or approved by the FDA; analytical performance characteristics were internally determined by Quest Diagnostics. It is not intended for allergy diagnosis except for specific exceptions noted, and should only be used in assessing response to therapeutic interventions.
Methodology
Immunoassay (ELISA)
Biomarkers
Coffee (f221) IgG
Analyte
LOINC Codes
- 35533-9
Result Turnaround Time
1-3 days
Related Documents
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Specimen
Serum
Volume
0.3 mL
Minimum Volume
0.15 mL
Container
Serum separator tube (SST)
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 14 days |
| Refrigerated | 14 days |
| Frozen | 30 days |
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