IgE, Short Ragweed Specific

General Information

Lab Name
IgE, Short Ragweed Specific
Lab Code
ESHRAG
Epic Name
Short Ragweed Antibody, IgE
Description
Order ALLRGY if specific allergy test is not defined.
Synonyms
A. elatior, Allergen, ALLRGY, Ambrosia artemisiifolia, Common Ragweed, Environmental Allergy, EXNWP, RAST, W1
Components

Interpretation

Method
Phadia ImmunoCAP
Reference Range
See individual components

Ordering & Collection

Specimen Type
Blood
Collection
3 mL Blood in RED TOP tube.
Also Acceptable: GOLD SST, EDTA and sodium heparin plasma.
 
If multiple allergens requested, draw:
(1) 10 mL Blood in RED TOP tubes for up to 15 allergens,
(2) 10 mL Blood in RED TOP tubes when 16 or more allergens requested.
Quantity
Requested: 1.0 mL serum
Minimum: 0.2 mL serum

Processing

Receiving Instructions
Refrigerate serum
Misc Sendout

Performance

Lab Department
Immunology(IMM)
Frequency
Monday – Friday
Available STAT?
No
Performing Location(s)
UW-MT Immunology
206-520-4600

Clinical Lab, Room NW220,
University of Washington Medical Center,
1959 NE Pacific street, Seattle, WA 98195

Billing & Coding

CPT Codes
86003
LOINC
6085-5
Interfaced Order Code
UOW3204