Alpha-Gal (galactose-alpha-1,3-galactose) Allergen IgE
Order Name
Alpha-Gal
Test Number: 5613531
Revision Date 06/16/2022
Test Number: 5613531
Revision Date 06/16/2022
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
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Alpha-Gal (galactose-alpha-1,3-galactose) Allergen IgE
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ImmunoCAP |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 0.25 mL (See below) | Serum | Clot Activator SST | Refrigerated |
| Instructions | Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 0.25 mL serum plus 0.1 mL for each additional allergen ordered to a Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.25 mL plus 0.04 mL for each allergen ordered) Unacceptable Conditions: Hemolyzed, icteric, or lipemic specimens. Stability After separation from cells: Ambient: 48 hours; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 1 year |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
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| Testing Schedule | Sun-Sat |
| Expected TAT | 1-2 days |
| Notes | Reference Lab: ARUP Test Code: 3003923 Click Here to view information on the ARUP website. |
| CPT Code(s) | 86008 |
| Lab Section | Reference Lab |