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Test Code T1A Box Elder

Specimen Type

Serum

Preferred Collection Container

SST

Acceptable Collection Container

SST, R-NoGel

Collection Instructions

Routine Venipunture

Collection Volume

1 mL. For 1-25 allergens collect 5 mL (1 full SST or Red Top). For 25-50 Tests collect 10 mL (2 completely full SSTs or Red Tops).

Minimum Collection Volume

0.6 mL. For 1-25 allergens collect 5 mL (1 full SST or Red Top) . For 25-50 allergens collect 10 mL (2 completely full SSTs or Red Tops).

Testing Volume

0.3 mL of Serum for single allergen, includes 0.25 mL dead space. For more than one allergen: (0.05 mL x number of allergens) + 0.25 mL dead space

Rejection Criteria

Quantity Not Sufficent

Specimen Storage and Stability

Specimens are stored for 1 week at 2-6° C.

Day(s) and Time(s) Performed

Monday through Friday; Day Shift

EPIC Code

LAB1634

Transport

Refrigerated

STAT Availability

No

Turn Around Time

1-3 days

Lab Department

Chemistry

Methodology

Flourescent Enzyme Immunoassay, ImmunoCAP

Alias

Box Elder,Box elder, Maple ash, Ash maple, Ashleaf maple, Manitoba maple, Box elder maple, Western box elder, Black ash, California boxelder, Cutleaf maple, Cut-leaved maple, Negundo maple, Red river maple, Stinking ash, Sugar ash, Three-leaved maple,Acer

Ordering Info

This is a single allergen immunoglobulin E (IgE) antibody test.