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Test Code LAB74 Immunoglobulin IgE, Total

Performing Lab

Arnot Ogden Medical Center

Ordering Recommendations

Evaluation of patients with suspected diseases associated with elevations in total immunoglobulin E (IgE), including allergic disease, primary immunodeficiencies, infections, malignancies, or other inflammatory diseases.

Diagnostic evaluation of patients with suspected allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis.

Identification of candidates for omalizumab (anti-IgE) therapy.

Collect

Serum

Collection Device

Gold Top Tube

Specimen Volume

5 mL

Stability (from collection to initiation)

Refrigerated

7 Days
Frozen Undetermined

 

Storage/Transport Temperature

Refrigerated, Frozen

Minimum Requirements

1.5 mL

Methodology

Fluorescence Enzyme Immunoassay (FEIA)

Performance

Batch tested Monday-Friday

Start Date

9/13/2017

Last Review Date

7/15/25 ES