Test Code IGEE Immunoglobulin E (IgE), Serum
Methodology
Electrochemiluminescence Immunoassay (ECLIA)
Performing Laboratory
Huntsville Hospital Laboratory
Specimen Requirements
Container/Tube:
Preferred: Lithium heparin (light green-top)
Acceptable: Serum Gel
Draw blood, spin down and send 1 mL (pediatric: 0.2 mL) of plasma or serum.
Reference Values
Age |
Male and Female (IU/mL) |
0 – 6 days |
< 1.5 |
7 d – 11 m |
< 15 |
1 – 5 years |
< 60 |
6 – 9 years |
< 90 |
10 – 15 years |
< 200 |
>15 years |
< 100 |
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
CPT Coding
82785
Secondary ID
HHA1474
LOINC Coding
Test name | LOINC Code |
---|---|
Immunoglobulin E (IgE), Serum or Plasma |
19113-0 |
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type |
Temperature |
Time |
Plasma,lithium heparin / Serum |
Refrigerated, spun |
7 days |
Reject Due To
Hemolysis |
Mild: |
Reject |
Gross: |
Reject |
Lipemia |
Mild: |
ok |
Gross: |
ok |
Icterus |
Mild: |
ok |
Gross: |
Reject |