| Source |
Blood |
| Mnemonic |
Refer to Allergy Testing, IgE - Allergens for a list of allergens and mnemonics. |
| Specimen Requirements |
1 x 5 mL gold top SST tube only is acceptable.
Minimum Blood Volume for Patients less than 45 kg (100 lb) Including Neonates and Pediatrics |
| Specimen Handling |
Specific Allergen must be requested before testing will be performed |
| Additional Information |
Refer to Allergy Testing, IgE - Allergens for a complete list of allergens that are available for testing at CLS. Allergens not performed on site require Clinical Chemist approval. |
| Testing Location |
Serology |
|
| Testing Frequency |
Weekly |
| Alternate Name(s) |
ImmunoCap |
| Reference Interval |
NEG < 0.35 kU/L
A negative specific IgE AB allergy test should not be used on its own to reject a diagnosis of allergy. It is possible for a patient to have significant allergy yet have a negative test. |
