Category: ALLERGY | Code: K4106
Pediatric Allergy IgE
Function
This test checks IgE levels to assess allergies in pediatric patients.
| Test Schedule | Estimated Test Result | Container | Substance | Stability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday-Saturday < 10 am | 2 days | Plain | Serum, 1 mL | 14 days, 2-8⁰C |
Condition
- Confirm before referring - Not lysate and not lipemic
Method
Fluorescence Enzyme Immunoassay (FEIA)
Score Reference
Negative: <0.35 IgE kU/L Equivocal: 0.35-0.69 IgE kU/L Positive: 0.70-3.49 IgE kU/L Positive: 3.50-17.4 IgE kU/L Strongly Positive: 17.5-49.9 IgE kU/L Strongly Positive: 50.0-99.9 IgE kU/L Strongly Positive: > or =100