Methodology
Cell Culture (CC); Immunoassay (IA)
Specimen Type
Serum
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnositcs San Juan Capistrano
Epic ID
LAB07946
Collection Information
Specimen Required
3-6 mL Blood
Container Type
Red Top (No Additive)
Collection Instructions
Overnight fasting is preferred. Patients taking calcineurin inhibitors should stop their medications for 72 hours prior to draw.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK/Ambient-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 7 Days; Refrigerated: 7 Days; Frozen: 28 Days
Rejection Criteria
Moderate hemolysis; Gross lipemia; Gross icterus; Serum separator tube (SST); Specimen other than serum; Heavy visible particulate matter
Test Volume Required
2.6 mL Serum
Minimum Test Volume
1.3 mL Serum
Included Tests
IgE Antibody (Anti-IgE IgG) and Histamine Release (Chronic Urticaria)
CPT Codes
83520, 86343
Revised
06-07-17
Initials
SL