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HelpEpic Test Code LAB22160 Parrot Australian (Budgerigar) Feathers IgE
Additional Codes
Viracor Code: 82510E
LIS Code: AEPAF
Specimen Type
Serum
Preferred Container
Plain red top tube
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Storage and Transport Temperature
Ambient temperature is acceptable for shipping and/or short term storage (up to 3 days); specimen may also be refrigerated or frozen.
Reference Values
ImmunoCAP Quantitative Scoring Guide
| Class | IgE (kU/L) | Comment |
| 0 | <0.10 | Negative |
| 0/1 | 0.10-0.34 | Equivocal/Boarderline |
| 1 | 0.35-0.69 | Low Positive |
| 2 | 0.70-3.49 | Moderate Positive |
| 3 | 3.50-17.49 | High Positive |
| 4 | 17.50-49.99 | Very High Positive |
| 5 | 50.00-99.99 | Very High Positive |
| 6 | >99.99 | Very High Positive |
Note that Viracor-IBT includes an extra calibrator at 0.10 kU/L and uses it to define an optional equivocal class.
Turnaround Time
1 - 2 business days from receipt
Methodology
ImmunoCAP FEIA
CPT Code
86003
Last Updated
22-Mar-15