Orderable Name FIERA IgE Receptor Antibody
Additional Codes
CNE Order Code: IgEReceptor
Specimen Required
Container/Tube:
Preferred: Red top tube
Acceptable: Serum gel tube
Specimen Volume: 1.0 mL
Collection Instructions: Draw blood in a plain, red-top tube(s) or serum gel tube(s). Separate serum from cells immediately by centrifugation and aliquot in a polypropylene or similar plastic tube. Send 1 mL of serum frozen in plastic vial.
Useful For
The test detects functional autoantibodies to the Fc-epsilon receptor (high affinity IgE receptor) or to IgE and is useful in the evaluation of chronic urticaria.
Method Name
Flow Cytometry
Specimen Type
SerumSpecimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
---|---|---|---|
Serum | Frozen (preferred) | 365 days | |
Refrigerated | 7 days | ||
Ambient | 48 hours |
Reject Due To
Hemolysis | Mild OK; Gross reject |
Lipemia | NA |
Icterus | NA |
Other | NA |
Reference Values
0-12
Day(s) Performed
Monday, Thursday
Report Available
11 to 14 daysCPT Code Information
88184
88185 x 2