Latex Allergen
Order Name
LATEX IGE
Test Number: 5610780
Revision Date 10/23/2017
Test Number: 5610780
Revision Date 10/23/2017
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
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Latex Allergen
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ImmunoCAP | 15806-3 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 0.4 mL (0.2 mL) | Serum | Clot Activator SST | Room Temperature |
| Instructions | Specimen Type: Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube, Separate Serum from Cells into a screwtop transport container. Stability Requirements: Room temperature 14 days, Refrigerated 14 days, Frozen 3 months. (Freeze/thaw cycles Stable x3) |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
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| Expected TAT | 3-5 days |
| Clinical Use | This test can be used to detect a general allergy to all latex products. |
| Notes | Tests for Latex Hevea braziliensis (K82) the Non-ammoniated, Buffered Latex |
| CPT Code(s) | 86003 |
| Lab Section | Reference Lab |