Category
Serology/ Immunology
Sub Category
Allergy
Synonyms/Aliases
Allergen, American House Dust Mite.
Abbreviations
ALLERGEN, D. FARINAE.
Type
Individual Test
5 days
Results ready in 5 working days
Method
Immunocap (allergen specific IgE testing).
Temp
Refrigerated (14 days); Frozen (>30 days).
Setup
Batched.
Components Parameters
N/A
PRE-ANALYTIC CONSIDERATIONS
Test Ordering Instructions
Fill out test request form fully & legibly
Patient preparation
N/A
Sample type
Serum
Container/ preservative
Serum separator tube (SST/ Gel) or plain (red top) vacutainer.
Sample volume
At least 2 ML
Rejection criteria
Labeling Issue (Unlabeled/ Mislabeled); Missing Request Form; Mismatch Between Request Form & Sample Details; Missing Age/ Gender; Wrong Sample Type; Insufficient Sample.
Other Instructions
Centrifuge SST (serum gel tubes) within 1-2 hours of collection. Centrifuge red top vacutainers and ALIQUOT serum within 1-2 hours of collection. The separation vial must be labeled with at least 2 patient identifiers and the sample type.
Reference intervals
Interpretive data is provided on the report.
Clinical Utility
Assessing The Likelihood Of Inhalant Allergy (E.g. Asthma, Rhinitis) Triggered By The Aeroallergen D. Farinae (A Dust Dwelling Mite) Which Can Be Found In Carpets, Sofas, Mattresses, Blankets Etc.
Test Limitations/ Confounders
Results must be interpreted in conjunction with clinical history & symptoms.