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HelpTest Code LABEPARM Parmesan Cheese, IgE
Additional Codes
| Test Name in EPIC | EPIC Test Code | Mnemonic |
|---|---|---|
| IGE, PARMESAN CHEESE | LABEPARM | EPARM |
Methodology
Radioimmunoassay (RIA)
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Serum
Container/Tube: Plain red-top or serum gel tube
Specimen Volume: 2 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL
Collection Instructions: Lipemic specimens may lead to rejection
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerate 4 weeks/Ambient 4 weeks/Frozen 4 weeks
Performing Laboratory
Referral Laboratory through Mayo Medical Laboratories
Test Classification and CPT Coding
86003 x 1
Reference Values
| Class | IgE (kU/L) | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | <0.10 | Negative |
| 0/1 | 0.10-0.34 | Equivocal |
| 1 | 0.35-0.69 | Low Positive |
| 2 | 0.70-3.4 | Moderate Positive |
| 3 | 3.5-17.4 | Positive |
| 4 | >17.5 | Strong Positive |