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Immunoglobulin E (IgE)
| Test Name: | Immunoglobulin E (IgE) |
| Epic Order Code: | LAB74 |
| CPT Code: | 82785 |
| Specimen(s) Type: | Serum, 1.0 mL |
| Acceptable Container(s): |  Tube top is light green. |
| Testing Schedule: | Monday - Friday |
| Turn Around Time: | STAT: N/A |
| Routine: 48-72 hours | |
| Collection Information: | No special patient preparation is required. Obtain by standard collection procedures. |
| Transport Information: | Deliver to lab immediately. All specimens must be signed into the laboratory. |
| Reference Client: | If unable to deliver to the lab within 1 hour, centrifuge the specimen and remove serum from the red cells. Store and transport at 2-8° C within 7 days. If longer storage is required, store and transport the sample at -20° C up to 6 months. |
| Causes for Rejection: | Improperly labeled, incorrect container, contaminated, insufficient volume, incorrect/delay in transport. |
| Reference Range: | 1 - 5 yrs: 0.0 - 60.0 IU/mL |
| 6 - 9 yrs: 0.0 - 90.0 IU/mL | |
| 10 - 17 yrs: 0.0 - 200.0 IU/mL | |
| > 18 yrs: 0.0 - 114.0 IU/mL | |
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