| Laboratory: | Clinical Biochemistry | ||||||||||
| Test Name: |
ALLERGEN-SPECIFIC IGE - (S)
Test Code:
RAST
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| Clinical Information: |
Test performed at: Health Sciences Centre
Test Indications: Specific IgE testing is used as an aid in the clinical diagnosis of IgE mediated allergic disorders in conjunction with clinical findings Testing is available to allergists only. The specific allergen(s) to be tested must be indicated on the request form |
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| Specimen Required: |
Serum: 2.0 mL
Pediatric Serum: 1.0 mL
Heparin plasma is also acceptable Stability 7 days refrigerated, 6 months frozen |
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| Referral: |
Serum: 2.0 mL
Samples must be transferred to TWO aliquot tubes and sent frozen to Health Sciences Centre.
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| Availability: |
Specific days
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