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Test Code
LAMBE
Test Name
Lamb/Mutton IgE
CPT Codes
86003
Expected Turnaround Time
3 - 5 days
Specimen and Container Info

Specimen Type: Serum

Collection Container: Gold Top, Serum Separator Tube

Alternate Collection Container: Red Top, Plain

Desired Specimen Volume: 0.2 mL

Collection Instructions
  1. Collect a gold top serum separator tube via venipuncture.
Processing and Submission Instructions
  1. Separate serum from cells.
  2. Transfer 0.2 mL of serum to a clear aliquot tube (screw cap).
Transport Instructions

Transport to the laboratory refrigerated.

Stability Requirements

Room Temperature

14 days

Refrigerated

14 days

Frozen

3 months

Freeze/Thaw Cycles

 Stable x3

Methodology
Thermo Fisher ImmunoCAP®
Reference Lab
Labcorp Of America Holdings
Testing Schedule
Routine, daily