Test Code TIMOTHYGRASS Timothy G6
Collection Method
Venous Collection
Container
Gold Serum Tube
Preferred Specimen
Gold Serum Tube
Acceptable Specimes
- Serum
- Gold SST tube
- Red tube
Reference Ranges
|
Class |
IgE kU/L |
Interpretation |
|
0 |
<0.10 |
Negative |
|
0/1 |
0.10-0.34 |
Low |
|
1 |
0.35-0.69 |
Low |
|
2 |
0.70-3.49 |
Moderate |
|
3 |
3.50-17.4 |
High |
|
4 |
17.5-49.9 |
Very High |
|
5 |
50.0-99.9 |
Very High |
|
6 |
≥100 |
Very High |
Units
kU/L
Reasons for Rejection
| Hemolysis | N/A |
| Icterus | N/A |
| Lipemia | N/A |
| Other | QNS, Contaminated, Improperly labeled, Improper specimen type |
Critical Values
N/A
Specimen Stability
| Ambient (15-25°C) | 2 days |
| Refrigerated (2-8°C) | 7 days |
| Frozen (-20°C) | 1 month |
Performance Information
| Days/Times Performed | Monday, Wednesday, Friday |
| Expected Turn around Time | 3-5 days |
| Methodology/Method Description | Thermofisher Phadia - Fluorescent enzyme immunoassay |
CPT Code(s)
86003
Panel Components
N/A
Performing Site
Boone Health Laboratory
Instructions/Special Handling
None