Test Code LABEDFLY Deer Fly, IgE
Additional Codes
Test Name in EPIC | EPIC Test Code | Mnemonic |
---|---|---|
IGE, DEER FLY | ELFLY | ELFLY |
Methodology
Radioimmunoassay (RIA)
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Serum
Container/Tube: Plain red-top or serum gel tube
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Collection Instructions: Lipemic specimens may lead to rejection
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerate 4 weeks/Ambient 4 weeks/Frozen 4 weeks
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Friday
Performing Laboratory
Referral Laboratory through Mayo Medical Laboratories
Test Classification and CPT Coding
86003
Reference Values
Class | IgE (kU/L) | Comment |
---|---|---|
0 | <0.10 | Below Detection |
0/1 | 0.10-0.34 | Equivocal/Borderline |
1 | 0.35-0.69 | Low Positive |
2 | 0.70-3.4 | Moderate Positive |
3 | 3.5-17.4 | Positive |
4 | >17.4 | Strong Positive |