Methodology
Cell Culture (CC); Immunoassay (IA)
Synonyms
Anti-IgE Receptor; Chronic Urticaria; FCER1; FC Epsilon Receptor Antibody; CU (Chronic Urticaria)
Specimen Type
Serum
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Epic ID
LAB01089
Lab Test Days
Tuesday and Thursday
Standard TAT
6-11 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
2-3 mL Blood
Container Type
Red Top (No Additive)
Collection Instructions
Patients taking calcineurin inhibitors should stop their medication 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: 30 Days
Rejection Criteria
Gross hemolysis; Lipemia; Icteric specimen; Specimen other than serum; Serum separator tube (SST)
Test Volume Required
1.5 mL Serum
Minimum Test Volume
1 mL Serum
CPT Codes
86343
Revised
06-04-17
Initials
SL