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Test Category: Immunology

Investigation Name:Specific IgE, Allergen

Alias or Abbreviation:Allergy

Intro:

Indication:
IgE mediated allergic disorders.
Further information:
See 'Allergen' tab for a comprehensive list of allergens performed.

Pathology Laboratory:Immunology Laboratory

Requestable Seperately?Yes

Minimum Sample Volume:2mL

Expected Turnaround Time:21 working days

Test Code:IOT1

Sample Type:

Serum Gel Tube (Gold top)/ Plasma

Complex Reference Range:<0.35 KuA/L (Grade 0)

Collection Conditions / Other Information:Allergen required must be specified.
For samples received without any specified tests, the sample will be saved for 3 weeks, and the requesting clinician will be asked to contact the laboratory on the initial report.

Reference Laboratory Details:Immunology and protein Reference Unit

Referred to Another Laboratory?No

Storage Requirements:Ambient temperature

Posting Address / Requirements:1st class post/ Trust transport

Further information:Allergen required must be specified. For samples received without any specified tests, the sample will be saved for 3 weeks, and the requesting clinician will be asked to contact the laboratory on the initial report.

Lead Contact Details:rwh-tr.bcpsimmunologyclinicalqueries@nhs.net

Email Address For Chasing Results:rwh-tr.ImmunologyLab@nhs.net

Methodology:

Site Sample Tested:Immunology, New Cross Hospital, Wolverhampton

Contact Number:01902 695 279 or Ext 85279