Alpha-Gal (galactose-alpha-1,3-galactose) Allergen IgE
Order Name
Alpha-Gal
Test Number: 5613531
Revision Date 06/08/2023
Test Number: 5613531
Revision Date 06/08/2023
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
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Alpha-Gal (galactose-alpha-1,3-galactose) Allergen IgE
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ImmunoCAP |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 1 mL (0.5 mL) | Serum | Clot Activator (SST or Red No-Gel) | Room Temperature |
| Instructions | Specimen Type: Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube Specimen Storage: Room temperature Specimen Collection: If a red-top tube is used, transfer separated serum to a plastic transport tube. Specimen Stability: Ambient: 14 Days, Refrigerated : 14 Days, Frozen: 3 Months |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
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| Expected TAT | 3-4 days |
| Notes | Labcorp Test Code: 650001 |
| CPT Code(s) | 86008 |
| Internal Comments | New to ARUP on 8/21/2017 11/12/17 updated name with Allergen - JK 12/27/17 changed 86003 to 86008 JK 10/11/18 Updated setup and TAT; see ticket 646596 SN 8/17/21 Updated TAT; test set up - SN 6/16/22 update instructions 6/7/23 updated specimen volumes to 1 mL (0.5 ml) -jk |
| Service Provided By |  |
| Lab Section | Reference Lab |