Allergen, Pork IgG
Test Mnemonic
PORKIG
CPT Codes
- 86001 - QTY (1)
LOINC ®
35543-8
Aliases
- Allergen, Food, Pork IgG
Performing Laboratory
ARUP
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mL | Serum | SST (Gold) | Refrigerated | Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer to standard aliquot tube. |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mL |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | After separation from cells: 48 hours |
| Refrigerated | After separation from cells: 2 weeks |
| Frozen | After separation from cells: 1 year |
Days Performed
Sun
Turnaround Time
2 - 9 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Quantitative ImmunoCAP Fluorescent Enzyme Immunoassay |
Reference Range
| Pork IgG | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sex | Age From | Age To | Type | Range | Range Unit |
| Normal | < 7.92 | mcg/mL |
Special Info
Specimens from New York clients will be sent out to a New York DOH approved laboratory, if possible. Hemolyzed, icteric, or lipemic specimens are unacceptable.
Clinical Info
Values < 2.00 mcg/mL represent absent or undetectable levels of allergen-specific IgG antibody. Note: The units of measure mcg/mL and mgA/L are interchangeable. 1 mg/L = 1000 mcg/1000 mL