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Alpha 1,3-Galactose (Allergen Specific IgE)

Test Codes

EPIC: LAB3646, Beaker: Alpha Gal, Viracor: 30039

Department

Send Outs

Specimen Collection Criteria

Collect (preferred specimen): One Gold-top SST tube.

Also acceptable: One plain Red-top tube.

Physician Office/Draw Specimen Preparation

Centrifuge to separate serum from cells. Transfer serum to a plastic transport tube and refrigerate (2-8°C or 36-46°F) immediately.

Preparation for Courier Transport

Transport: 0.5 mL serum, refrigerated (2-8°C or 36-46°F). (Minimum: 340 uL)

Rejection Criteria

Lipemic specimen.

In-Lab Processing

Centrifuge to separate serum from cells. Transfer serum to a plastic transport tube and refrigerate (2-8°C or 36-46°F) immediately.

Transport: 0.5 mL serum, refrigerated (2-8°C or 36-46°F). (Minimum: 340 uL)

Storage

Specimen Stability for Testing:

Room Temperature (20-26°C or 68-78.8°F): 30 days
Refrigerated (2-8°C or 36-46°F): 30 days
Frozen (-20°C/-4°F or below): 30 days

Specimen Storage in Department Prior to Disposal:

Specimen retention time is determined by the policy of the reference laboratory. Contact the Send Outs Laboratory with any questions.

Laboratory

Sent to Eurofin/Viracor Laboratory in Lenexa, KS.

Performed

Monday – Saturday.
Results available in 1-3 days.

Reference Range

By report.

Test Methodology

Solid Phase Immunoassay.

CPT Codes

86008

Contacts

Last Updated

10/1/2024