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Test Code
SUGAC
Test Name
Sugar Cane IgE
CPT Codes
86003
Expected Turnaround Time
6 -12 days
Clinical Utility

This assay is used to detect allergen specific-IgE using an enzyme immunoassay (EIA). In vitro allergy testing is the primary testing mode for allergy diagnosis.
Specimen and Container Info

Specimen Type: Serum

Preferred Collection Container: Red Top, Plain

Alternate Collection Container: Gold Top, Serum Separator

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

Transport to the laboratory refrigerated. 
Stability Requirements

Room Temperature

4 weeks

Refrigerated

4 weeks

Frozen

4 weeks
Causes for Rejection
  • Lipemic specimen
Methodology
Enzyme Immunoassay
Reference Intervals

See patient report.

Alternate Names
  • Sugar Cane (Saccharum officinarum) IgE
Reference Lab
Labcorp Of America Holdings
Testing Schedule
Monday-Friday
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