Category
Serology/ Immunology
Sub Category
Allergy
Synonyms/Aliases
Allergy, Groundnut.
Abbreviations
N/A
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
No preparation required.
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 food allergy triggered by peanuts (Groundnuts).
Test Limitations/ Confounders
Results must be interpreted in conjunction with clinical history & symptoms.