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HelpTest Code TIGE Immunoglobulin E (IgE), Serum, LAB74
Performing Laboratory
St. Luke's Hospital Cedar Rapids
Useful For
As an initial (screening) test for allergic disease.
Specimen Requirements
Preferred: 240 uL of serum collected in gold-top SST or plain, red-top tube
Acceptable: 240 uL of plasma collected in lavendar-top EDTA or green-top sodium heparin
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum or plasma |
Refrigerated (preferred) |
7 days |
| Frozen |
Indefinite |
Day(s) Test Set Up
Tuesday through Friday
Test Classification And CPT Coding
82785
Refererance Range
|
Results Reported in kU/L |
|
|
Age |
Normal Range |
|
0 - <6 months |
≤13.0 |
|
6 - <12 months |
≤34.0 |
|
1 - <3 years |
≤97.0 |
|
3 - <4 years |
≤199.0 |
|
4 - <7 years |
≤307.0 |
|
7 - <9 years |
≤403.0 |
|
9 - <13 years |
≤696.0 |
|
13 - <16 years |
≤629.0 |
|
16 - <18 years |
≤537.0 |
|
≥18 years |
≤214.0 |
Report Available
2-4 days upon receipt