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