Test Code LAB0211177 Dog Epithelium Allergy, Plasma or Serum
Methodology
Fluorescence Enzyme Immunoassay (FEIA)
Performing Laboratory
CentraCare Laboratory Services
Specimen Requirements
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Specimen Type: Plasma
Container/Tube: Green top (sodium heparin or lithium heparin)-Lavender-top (EDTA) tube is also acceptable.
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.1 mL plus 0.06 mL dead space
Collection Instructions: Label specimen appropriately (plasma).
Specimen Type: Serum
Container/Tube: Serum gel or plain red top
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.1 mL plus 0.06 mL dead space
Collection Instructions: Label specimen appropriately (serum).
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Reference Values
Class |
IgE (kU/L) |
Interpretation |
0 |
<0.10 |
Negative |
1 |
0.10-0.35 |
Borderline/Equivocal |
2 |
0.36-0.70 |
Equivocal |
3 |
0.71-3.50 |
Positive |
4 |
3.51-17.5 |
Positive |
5 |
17.6-50.0 |
Strongly Positive |
6 |
50.1-100.0 |
Strongly Positive |
7 | >100.0 |
Strongly Positive |
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Friday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
86003