Hops, IgE allergen
Test Mnemonic
HPSIGE
CPT Codes
- 86003 - QTY (1)
Includes
- Hop/Fuit cone IgE
- Hop/Fuit cone IgE Class
Performing Laboratory
ViraCor-IBT Laboratories
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mL | Serum | No additive (Red) | Frozen |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.34 mL |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | 4 weeks |
| Refrigerated | 4 weeks |
| Frozen | 6 months |
Days Performed
Mon - Fri
Turnaround Time
2 - 6 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Fluorescent Enzyme Immunoassay (FEIA) by ImmunoCAP |
Reference Range
| Hop/Fuit cone IgE | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sex | Age From | Age To | Type | Range | Range Unit |
| < 0.35 kU/L | |||||
| Hop/Fuit Cone IgE Class | |||||
| Sex | Age From | Age To | Type | Range | Range Unit |
| Class Interpretation: 0 = < 0.10 kU/L, Negative | Class Interpretation: 0/1 = 0.10 - 0.34 kU/L, Equivocal/Borderline | Class Interpretation: 1 = 0.35 - 0.69 kU/L, Low Positive | Class Interpretation: 2 = 0.70 - 3.49 kU/L, Moderate Positive | Class Interpretation: 3 = 3.50 - 17.49 kU/L, High Positive | Class Interpretation: 4 = 17.50 - 49.99 kU/L, Very High Positive | Class Interpretation: 5 = 50.00 - 99.99 kU/L, Very High Positive | Class Interpretation: 6 = > 99.99 kU/L, Very High Positive |
Special Info
Lipemic samples may be rejected. This test is New York State approved.