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26395 Allergen IgE, Gum Carageenan IgE (FCGUM)

Allergen IgE, Gum Carageenan IgE (FCGUM)
Test Code: FCGUMSO
Useful For

This assay is used to detect allergen specific-IgE using an enzyme immunoassay (EIA). In vitro allergy testing is the primary testing mode for allergy diagnosis.

Specimen Requirements
Specimen TypePreferred Container/TubeAcceptable Container/TubeSpecimen VolumeSpecimen Minimum Volume
(allows for 1 repeat)		Pediatric Minimum Volume
(no repeat)
​Serum​Red Top Tube (RTT)​Serum Separator Tube (SST)​0.5 mL​0.5 mL​
Collection Processing Instructions

​Draw blood in a plain red top tube, serum gel tube is acceptable.  Spin down and send 0.5 mL of serum refrigerated in a plastic vial. 

Specimen Stability Information
Specimen TypeTemperatureTime
​Serum ​ ​​Refrigerated (preferred)​28 days
​Frozen​365 days
​Ambient​28 days
Rejection Criteria
HemolysisMild OK; Gross Reject
​Lipemia​Mild OK; Gross Reject
​Icterus​Mild OK; Gross Reject
Performing Laboratory Information
Performing LocationDay(s) Test PerformedReport AvailableMethodology/Instrumentation
​Mayo Clinic Laboratories forwards to Eurofins Viracor​Monday through Friday​2 to 7 days​Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)
Reference Lab
Mayo Clinic Laboratories
Reference Range Information
Performing LocationReference Range
​Eurofins Viracor​<0.35 kU/L
Interpretation

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Scoring System for the Allergen-specific IgE EIA.

ClassIgE (kU/L)Comment
0<0.35Below Detection
10.35 - 0.69Low Positive
20.70 - 3.49Moderate Positive
33.50 - 17.49Positive
417.50 - 49.99Strong Positive
550.00 - 99.99Very Strong Positive
6>99.99Very Strong Positive
Outreach CPTs
CPTModifier
(if needed)		QuantityDescriptionComments
​86003​​1​​
Ordering Applications
Ordering ApplicationDescription
​COM​Gum Carageenan IgE (FCGUM)
​Cerner​Gum Carageenan IgE (FCGUM)
If the ordering application you are looking for is not listed, contact your local laboratory for assistance.
Specimen Requirements
Specimen TypePreferred Container/TubeAcceptable Container/TubeSpecimen VolumeSpecimen Minimum Volume
(allows for 1 repeat)		Pediatric Minimum Volume
(no repeat)
​Serum​Red Top Tube (RTT)​Serum Separator Tube (SST)​0.5 mL​0.5 mL​
Collection Processing

​Draw blood in a plain red top tube, serum gel tube is acceptable.  Spin down and send 0.5 mL of serum refrigerated in a plastic vial. 

Specimen Stability Information
Specimen TypeTemperatureTime
​Serum ​ ​​Refrigerated (preferred)​28 days
​Frozen​365 days
​Ambient​28 days
Rejection Criteria
HemolysisMild OK; Gross Reject
​Lipemia​Mild OK; Gross Reject
​Icterus​Mild OK; Gross Reject
Useful For

This assay is used to detect allergen specific-IgE using an enzyme immunoassay (EIA). In vitro allergy testing is the primary testing mode for allergy diagnosis.

Reference Range Information
Performing LocationReference Range
​Eurofins Viracor​<0.35 kU/L
Interpretation

​

Scoring System for the Allergen-specific IgE EIA.

ClassIgE (kU/L)Comment
0<0.35Below Detection
10.35 - 0.69Low Positive
20.70 - 3.49Moderate Positive
33.50 - 17.49Positive
417.50 - 49.99Strong Positive
550.00 - 99.99Very Strong Positive
6>99.99Very Strong Positive
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Performing Laboratory Information
Performing LocationDay(s) Test PerformedReport AvailableMethodology/Instrumentation
​Mayo Clinic Laboratories forwards to Eurofins Viracor​Monday through Friday​2 to 7 days​Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)
Reference Lab
Mayo Clinic Laboratories
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Outreach CPTs
CPTModifier
(if needed)		QuantityDescriptionComments
​86003​​1​​
For most current information refer to the Marshfield Laboratory online reference manual.