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Test Code
MASE
Test Name
Acarus siro IgE
CPT Codes
86003
Expected Turnaround Time
1 - 3 days
Specimen and Container Info

Specimen Type: Serum

Collection Container: Gold Top, Serum Separator

Desired Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL

Collection Instructions
  1. Collect a gold top, serum separator tube via venipuncture.
Processing and Submission Instructions
  1. Separate serum from cells as soon as possible or within 2 hours of collection.
  2. Transfer 0.5 mL of serum to a clear aliquot tube (screw cap)
Patient Preparation
Multiple patient encounters should be avoided.
Transport Instructions

Transport to the laboratory refrigerated. 

Stability Requirements

Room Temperature

48 hours

Refrigerated

14 days

Frozen

1 year
Causes for Rejection
  • Hemolyzed
  • Icteric
  • Lipemic
Methodology
Quantitative Immunocap Fluorescent Enzyme Immunoassay
Reference Intervals
SexAgeReference IntervalUnit
FemaleAll Age Groups<0.10kU/L
MaleAll Age Groups<0.10kU/L

 See patient report.

Alternate Names
  • Dust Mite
  • Flour Mite
  • Grain Mite
  • ImmunoCAP d70
  • Mite/Dust
  • Storage Dust Mite
Reference Lab
ARUP Laboratories
Testing Schedule
Routine, daily