Test Code LAB74 Immunoglobulin E (IgE)
Department
CHEMISTRY
Primary Collection Container
Gold (SST)
Alternate Collection Container
Yellow Microtainer SST
Transport
Serum refrigerated
Preferred Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Processing
Centrifuge and refrigerate.
Stability
Refrigerated: 7 days
Minimum Testing Volume
0.5 mL
Reference Range
<1 year: 0-59 IU/mL
1-5 years: 0-367 IU/mL 5-11 years: 0-415 IU/mL 11-15 years: 0-180 IU/mL Adult: 0-168 IU/mLMethodology
Roche e801 Electrochemiluminescence Immunoassay; Sandwich principle
Performed
Sunday – Saturday
Reported
As completed
CPT Codes
82785
Unacceptable Conditions
Samples ambient longer than 8 hours.