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Test Code
RDYEE
Test Name
Red Dye, Carmine IgE
CPT Codes
86003
Included Tests
RED DYE CARMINE IgE
Expected Turnaround Time
3 - 5 days
Specimen and Container Info

Specimen Type: Serum

Collection Container: Gold Top, Serum Separator

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 Intervals

See patient report.
Limitations

Quantitative allergen-specific IgE test results should be interpreted in the context of all available clinical and laboratory findings. High levels of total IgE (>3000 IU/mL may be seen due to parasitic infestation or other conditions) may result in nonspecific binding. Testing in these patients should be reëvaluated once the medical condition has been eliminated.
Reference Lab
Labcorp Of America Holdings
Testing Schedule
Routine, Monday - Saturday
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