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Department

Immunology
Local code : IgE

Preferred Sample Type

Allergy: IgE

Suitable Specimen Types

  • Serum
  • EDTA Plasma
  • Li Hep Plasma
5-10 mL

Sample Processing in Laboratory

Usual

Sample Preparation

Usual

Turnaround Time

up to 7 days

Sample Stability

4oC

Allergy: IgE

General Information

Some indications: suspected allergy. Parasitic infections

Patient Preparation

None

Notes

None Given

Reference Range

Source of Reference Range

Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology 2014;133(2):589-90 (table II)

Specifications

  • EQA Scheme?: Yes
  • EQA Status:

    NEQAS eqa scheme