Mulberry Red Tree (Morus rubrs) IgG4
Physicians sometimes use allergen-specific IgG4 to monitor patients undergoing immunotherapy. Increasing IgG4 responses following the administration of immunotherapy generally correlate with a positive treatment outcome.
ProcedureEnzyme immunoassay (FEIA). A standard curve is used to calculate the specific IgG concentrations. The calibrators are referenced to the International Reference Preparation for serum immunoglobulins. This test has not been cleared or approved for diagnostic use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
2-3 business days from receipt of specimen
| Specimen Type | Test Code | CPT Code | NY Approved | Volume | Assay Range | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serum (1) | 66522 | 86001 | No | 0.5 mL (min. 150 uL) | See Limit of Quantitation Guide |
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| mcg/mL of IgG4 | |
| Lower Limit of Quantitation | 0.30 |
| Upper Limit of Quantitation | 30.0 |
Reference ranges vary by allergen.
Specimens are approved for testing in New York only when indicated in the Specimen Information field above.
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ReferencesHamilton RG. Assessment of human allergic disease. In: Rich RR, Fleisher TA, Shearer WT, Kotzin BL and Schroeder HW (eds). Clinical Immunology, Principles & Practice, 2nd Ed., Chapter 124, Mosby, New York.