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HelpTest Code FHSSE Helminthosporium sativum/Drechslera IgE
Specimen Required
Specimen Type: Serum
Container/Tube: Red or SST
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Collection Instructions: Draw blood in a plain red-top tube(s), serum gel tube(s) is acceptable. Spin down and send 0.5 mL of serum refrigerated in a plastic vial.
Method Name
Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)
Reporting Name
Helminthosporium sativum IgESpecimen Type
SerumSpecimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 28 days | |
| Frozen | 365 days | ||
| Ambient | 28 days |
Reject Due To
| Gross Lipemia | Mild OK; Gross reject |
Reference Values
<0.35 kU/L
Interpretation
|
IgE (kU/L) |
Comment |
|
|
0 |
<0.35 |
Below Detection |
|
1 |
0.35-0.69 |
Low Positive |
|
2 |
0.70-3.49 |
Moderate Positive |
|
3 |
3.50-17.49 |
Positive |
|
4 |
17.50-49.99 |
Strong Positive |
|
5 |
≥50 |
Very Strong Positive |
Method Description
Allergens are covalently coupled to the cellulose paper discs via the APT method. Alkaline phosphatase (AP) labelled anti-IgE is used to quantify the patient's specific IgE.
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Report Available
4 to 7 daysPerforming Laboratory
Eurofins ViracorTest Classification
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Viracor Eurofins. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.CPT Code Information
86003
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| FHSSE | Helminthosporium sativum IgE | 11175-7 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| Z3092 | Helminthosporium sativum IgE | 11175-7 |
| Z3093 | Class | 102753-1 |
Clinical Information
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.