44 Food IgE Panel; Serum - (Standalone)

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Test Type: Kit Based

Overview:

44 Food IgE Panel

 

Food allergies are recognized to trigger adverse reactions such as skin conditions, GI problems, anaphylaxis, and more. With proper identification and elimination of the offending foods many experiences symptom relief and reaction evasion. Our IgE antibody panels serve as a useful tool in the identification of triggering foods in individuals.

The 44 IgE Food Panel assesses IgE responses to 44 foods. This assessment can be completed via serum or dried blood spot card making is simple to complete in any location. It can also be done as a stand-alone test or in conjunction with a food sensitivity IgG, IgA, or IgG4 panel.

Testing Process

Our 44-Food IgE Panel is a quantitative ELISA analysis of specific IgE antibodies to 44 common foods.

Specimens are tested in duplicate on ELISA platform. We follow a diligent process to extract the key component from each analyte to ensure the antibody present in the patients’ serum will bind to it, and validate with positive and negative controls. The IgE antibodies, once bound to the antigen, are detected through spectrophotometric analysis wherein the values are directly proportional to the concentration of the analytes in the sample.

Collection Details:

Collection Instructions:

1.   Clearly print Patient Name (First & Last), Date of Birth & Specimen Collection Date on Serum Separator Tube.

2.   Draw the blood in 2 Serum Separating Tubes (SST) will usually yield about 3-4 mL of serum.

3.   Allow the blood to clot at ambient temperature for 30 minutes.

4.   Centrifuge at 3000 RPM for 15 minutes.

5.    Wrap SST tube with Absorbent Pad and seal.

6.   Place SST Tube into the Small Resealable Bag.

7.   Place this Bag into the Provided Biohazard Bag.

8.   Put the completed requisition form in the outside pocket of the Biohazard Bag.

9.   Place the Biohazard Bag with all contents into the Crush-Proof Cardboard Box.

10.  Put the Crush-Proof Cardboard Box into the FedEx Express Clinical Pak. Seal securely.