IgE Antibody(Anti-IgE IgG) IGEAB

Synonyms

Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name

IgE Antibody (Anti-IgE IgG)

Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name

Not Orderable

EPIC Order Name

IgE Antibody (Anti-IgE IgG)

Clinical Info

Chronic urticaria is a common skin disorder affecting 1 to 6% of the general population. It is characterized by repeated occurrence of short-lived cutaneous wheals accompanied by redness and itching. Autoimmune urticaria is defined by the presence of a functional IgG antibody to high-affinity IgE receptor (Fc epsilon RI alpha) or to IgE. These antibodies.
The anti-IgE assay will quantify autoantibodies to IgE which will aid in the diagnosis and management of autoimmune chronic urticaria.

Specimen Type

Container

Red Top Tube

Collection Instructions

Container/Tube: Red top tube (no gel)
Specimen: 0.5 mL serum (0.3 mL min) Serum should be separated from the cells as soon as possible after visible clot formation (usually 15-30 minutes after collection)
Transport Temperature: Room Temperature
Stability: Room temperature: 7 days
                Refrigerated: 7 days
                Frozen: 28 days
 
 
Patient Preparation    Overnight fasting is preferred
 

Transport Instructions

Room Temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 7 days
                Refrigerated: 7 days
                Frozen: 28 days
 
 
Patient Preparation    Overnight fasting is preferred
 

Methodology

Immunoassay (IA)

Days Performed

Performing Laboratory

Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute Chantilly, VA

CPT

83520
 
LOINC Code: 51651-8

PDM

2059434

Result Interpretation

<168 ng/mL

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