Test Code IgE, Specific Allergen IgE, Specific Allergen, Serum
Additional Codes
Performing Laboratory
North Ottawa Community Hospital
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Serum
Container/Tube: Red top or serum gel
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL serum per 10 allergens
Minimum: 40 uL per allergen
Reference Values
Class 0: <0.35 kU/L
Class I: 0.35-0.69 kU/L
Class II: 0.70-3.49 kU/L
Class III: 3.50-17.49 kU/L
Class IV: 17.50-49.99 kU/L
Class V: 50.0-99.99 kU/L
Class VI: >100 kU/L
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday-Sunday
Available STAT for latex allergen (pre-op)
Methodology
Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient
Test Classification and CPT Coding
86003