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Test Code
CRAYE
Test Name
Crayfish (Crawfish) IgE
CPT Codes
86003
Expected Turnaround Time
1 - 2 business days from receipt of specimen
Clinical Utility

This assay is used to detect allergen specific-IgE using the ImmunoCAP® FEIA method. In vitro allergy testing is the primary testing mode for allergy diagnosis.
Specimen and Container Info

Specimen Type: Serum

Collection Container: Red Top, Plain

Desired Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Collection Instructions
  1. Collect a red top, plain tube via venipuncture.
Processing and Submission Instructions
  1. Separate serum from cells.
  2. Transfer 0.5 mL of serum to a clear aliquot tube (screw cap).
Transport Instructions

Transport to the laboratory frozen. 
Stability Requirements

Room Temperature

7 days

Refrigerated

28 days

Frozen

>4 weeks
Causes for Rejection
  •  Lipemic samples may lead to rejection
Methodology
Enzyme Immunoassay
Reference Intervals
SexAgeReference IntervalUnit
FemaleAll Age Groups<0.35kU/L
MaleAll Age Groups<0.35kU/L

 See patient report.
Alternate Names
  •  Crayfish / Crawfish (Astacus astacus) IgE
Reference Lab
Viracor Eurofins
Testing Schedule
Varies
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