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Test Code TIGE Immunoglobulin E (IgE)

Additional Codes

PathLab TIGE
Epic ID LAB74

 

Specimen Requirements

Preferred Collection Container: 

SST (Serum Separator)

 

Also Acceptable Collection Container: 

Red (No Additive)

 

Collection Information: 

Collect blood in a SST (Serum Separator). Red (No Additive) also acceptable.

 

Transport Information: 

Centrifuge and aliquot 1.0 mL of serum into a plastic transport vial. Send refrigerated.

 

Minimum Sample Volume: 

0.5 mL of serum 

Stability/Transport

Temperature Stability Preferred Transport
Refrigerated 7 days X
Frozen Indefinitely  
Room Temp < 8 hours  

 

Performing Lab

Pathology Laboratory

Methodology

Fluorescence Enzyme Immunoassay (FEIA)

Day(s) Performed

Monday-Friday

Report Available

24-72 hours

CPT Code Information

82785