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Test Category: Immunology

Investigation Name:Total IgE

Alias or Abbreviation:IgE

Intro:

Indication: Allergy/Hyper-IgE syndrome Further information: Total IgE is primarily used in the evaluation of Allergic Bronchopulmonary aspergillosis. It has no role in diagnosis of specific allergies. Total IgE levels are also used in the diagnostic work-up of rare Immunodeficiency disorders (Hyper-IgE syndrome).

Requestable Seperately?Yes

Minimum Sample Volume:0.25mL

Test Code:IGE

Sample Type:

Serum Gel Tube (Gold top)/ EDTA/ Heparin Plasma

Complex Reference Range:Age related NORMAL reference range: <1 year = 35 kU/L >12 – 36 months = <100 kU/L >36 months = <200 kU/L

Collection Conditions / Other Information:1st class post or Transport

Referred to Another Laboratory?No

Storage Requirements:Ambient temperature

NPEX / PDF Reporting Available:Yes

EQA Scheme:Yes

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

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

Methodology:Fluoroenzymeimmunoassay

UKAS Reference Number:9580 (recommended)

Site Sample Tested:Immunology, New Cross Hospital, Wolverhampton

Minimum Request Interval (MRI):Clinical detail does not contain ABPA, 180 days (6 months) over 16y only