Watermelon (Allergen Specific IgE) (Southeast Michigan Only)
Test Codes
EPIC: LAB1231397, Beaker: XWTRMIGE, Warde: RF329
Department
Send Outs
Specimen Collection Criteria
Collect (preferred specimen): One Gold-top SST tube.
Also acceptable: One plain Red-top tube
Physician Office/Draw Specimen Preparation
Centrifuge to separate serum from cells. Transfer serum to a plastic transport tube and refrigerate (2-8°C or 36-46°F) immediately.
Preparation for Courier Transport
Transport: 1.0 mL serum, refrigerated (2-8°C or 36-46°F). (Minimum: 0.5 mL)
Rejection Criteria
Specimens not collected and processed as indicated.
In-Lab Processing
Centrifuge to separate serum from cells. Transfer serum to a plastic transport tube and refrigerate (2-8°C or 36-46°F) immediately.
Transport: 1.0 mL serum, refrigerated (2-8°C or 36-46°F). (Minimum: 0.5 mL)
Storage
Specimen Stability for Testing:
Room Temperature (20-26°C or 68-78.8°F): Unacceptable
Refrigerated (2-8°C or 36-46°F): 7 days
Frozen (-20°C/-4°F or below): 14 days
Specimen Storage in Department Prior to Disposal:
Specimen retention time is determined by the policy of the reference laboratory. Contact the Send Outs Laboratory with any questions.
Laboratory
Sent to Warde Medical Laboratory, Ann Arbor, MI.
Performed
Monday – Friday.
Results available in 1-3 days.
Reference Range
By report.
Test Methodology
Fluorescent Enzyme Immunoassay.
CPT Codes
86003
LOINC: 7770-1, 16083-8
Contacts
Send Outs Laboratory – RO
248-551-9045
Name: Send Outs Laboratory – RO
Location:
Phone: 248-551-9045
Last Updated
12/3/2024
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