Total IgE (Add-on); serum

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Turnaround Time: 5-7 days
Test Type: Kit Based, Serum
Stability Time:

14 days at ambient temperature or refrigerated; 60 days frozen

 

Overview:

US Biotek's Total IgE test is useful on its own or in combination with an IgG, IgG4, or IgA antibody assessment as an overall indicator of IgE levels. Elevated levels of the antibody have been tied to an allergic response. This measurement is included in all IgE food and aeroallergen panels.

US BioTek runs all IgE panels on a sophisticated FDA-approved immunoassay analyzer that utilizes enzyme-amplified chemiluminescence technology. Chemiluminescence provides lower detection limits than conventional ELISA, making it particularly suitable for IgE detection, which can be hard to detect due to its short half-life compared to other immunoglobulins.

Collection Instructions

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

2.       Draw the blood utilizing the Red Top Vacutainer tubes provided. 1 fully drawn Red Tube Vacutainer OR 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.       With the Disposable Transfer Pipette, transfer serum from the Red Top Vacutainer into Serum Transfer Tube. Do NOT transfer red blood cells to the Serum Transfer Tube.

6.       Secure tightly.

7.       Wrap Serum Transfer Tube with Absorbent Pad and seal.

8.       Place Serum Transfer Tube into the Small Resealable Bag.

9.       Place this Bag into the Provided Biohazard Bag.

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

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

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

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.