| Test Name: |
ALLERGEN - BUCKWHEAT, IGE |
| Test Code: |
2191089 |
| Alias: |
BUCW
f11
LAB9540
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| CPT Code(s): |
86003
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| Preferred Specimen: |
0.5 mL serum |
| Container: |
SST |
| Alternate Container: |
Red Top |
| Minimum Volume: |
0.3 mL serum |
| Collection Instructions: |
Allow specimen to completely clot. Centrifuge for 15 minutes when clotted or within 2 hours of collection |
| Transport Temperature: |
Refrigerated |
| Stability: |
Refrigerated: 14 days Frozen: 90 days |
| Limitations: |
This test has been cleared, approved, or is exempt by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. |
| Schedule: |
Set up: Monday - Friday
Report Available: 2-4 days |
| Method: |
Fluorescence Enzyme Immunoassay (FEIA) |
| Performing Lab: |
Mayo Clinic Dept of Lab Med & Pathology #BUCW |
| Clinical Significance: |
Useful for:
Establishing a diagnosis of an allergy to buckwheat |
| Use: |
Updated: 10/1/2024 |
| Reference Ranges: |
Class 0: Negative (< 0.10 kU/L)
Class 0/1: Borderline/equivocal (0.10 kU/L – 0.34 kU/L)
Class 1: Equivocal (0.35 kU/L – 0.69 kU/L)
Class 2: Positive (0.70 kU/L – 3.49 kU/L)
Class 3: Positive (3.50 kU/L – 17.4 kU/L)
Class 4: Strongly positive (17.50 kU/L – 49.9 kU/L)
Class 5: Strongly positive (50.0 kU/L – 99.9 kU/L)
Class 6: Strongly positive (≥ 100 kU/L) |
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