Specimens must be received in the laboratory within 24 hours of collection. Prior to collection the Freezer brick must be frozen a minimum of 8 hours before shipping. Interfering factors to the antibody test: Glucocorticosteroids (ex:oral prednisone and/or steroid metered-dose inhaler), chemotherapy, immunosuppressive medications. Non-interfering factors to the antibody test: antibiotics, antihistamines, and antidepressants. Test may cause inaccurate results if the patient has liver damage or HIV infection.
ANALYTE LIST (14 chosen from your region):
- Alder Tree- IgE
- Australian Pine Tree- IgE
- Bahia Grass- IgE
- Bermuda Grass- IgE
- Birch Tree- IgE
- Brome Grass- IgE
- Canary Grass- IgE
- Cat dander- IgE
- Cocklebur- IgE
- Cockroach- IgE
- Common Ragweed- IgE
- Cottonwood Tree- IgE
- Cultivated Oat Grass- IgE
- Dandelion- IgE
- Dog dander- IgE
- Elm Tree- IgE
- English Plantain- IgE
- Eucalyptus Tree- IgE
- Giant Ragweed- IgE
- Johnson Grass- IgE
- June Grass (Kentucky Blue)- IgE
- Lamb's quarters- IgE
- Maple Tree- IgE
- Mesquite Tree- IgE
- Mite Generic- IgE
- Mold Generic- IgE
- Mountain Cedar Tree- IgE
- Nettle- IgE
- Oak Tree- IgE
- Olive Tree- IgE
- Orchard Grass- IgE
- Pecan Tree- IgE
- Perennial Rye Grass- IgE
- Red Top- IgE
- Rough Marsh Elder- IgE
- Rough Pigweed- IgE
- Russian Thistle- IgE
- Scale- IgE
- Sweet Vernal Grass- IgE
- Timothy Grass- IgE
- Total IgE
- Walnut Tree- IgE
- Western Ragweed- IgE
- White Mulberry Tree- IgE
Preparation:
No fasting required. Ship to lab Monday-Thursday only. Please read all of the directions and the collection procedures prior to starting test.
Test Results:
7-8 days once the lab receives the specimen. May take longer based on weather, holiday or lab delays.
