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Fly Deer (Chrysops flavidus) IgE

Test Code: 91510E
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Clinical and Procedure
Clinical Utility

This assay is used to detect allergen specific-IgE using an enzyme immunoassay (EIA). In vitro allergy testing is the primary testing mode for allergy diagnosis.

Procedure

The test method is an enzyme immunoassay (EIA). Allergens are covalently coupled to the cellulose paper discs via the APT method. Alkaline phosphatase (AP) labelled anti-IgE is used to quantify the patient's specific IgE. This test has not been cleared or approved for diagnostic use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Turnaround Time

2-3 business days from receipt of specimen

Specimen Information
Specimen Type Test Code CPT Code NY Approved Volume Assay Range Special Instructions
Serum (1) 91510E 86003 Yes

0.5 mL (min. 340uL)

See Scoring Guide

  • Collect 1-2 mL whole blood in red top tube.
  • Centrifuge and transfer 0.5 mL serum into a transfer tube.
  • Ship at ambient or frozen temperature Monday through Friday.
  • Specimens are stable for 4 weeks refrigerated or ambient; freeze for longer storage.

Scoring System for the Allergen-specific IgE EIA.

Class IgE (kU/L) Comment
0 <0.35 Below Detection
1 0.35 - 0.69 Low Positive
2 0.70 - 3.49 Moderate Positive
3 3.50 - 17.49 Positive
4 17.50 - 49.99 Strong Positive
5 >49.99 Very Strong Positive
Causes for Rejection

Lipemic samples may lead to rejection.

Disclaimer

Specimens are approved for testing in New York only when indicated in the Specimen Information field above.

The CPT codes provided are based on Eurofins Viracor's interpretation of the American Medical Association's Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes and are provided for general informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Questions regarding coding should be addressed to your local Medicare carrier. Eurofins Viracor assumes no responsibility for billing errors due to reliance on the CPT codes illustrated in this material.

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