V028

Collect: Serum Separator Tube (SST) OR Red Top Tube - 2 ml serum. 

 
Specimen Preparation: Allow specimen to clot completely at room temperature. Separate serum  from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection.
 
Storage/Transport Temperature: Room Temperature.

Should be sent to the Laboratory Monday through Friday.

Stability: After separation of cells:  Room Temperature/Refrigerated/Frozen: 4 weeks.

At Accu: Refrigerated: 1 wek; Frozen: 2 weeks.

Remark: Sample must be labeled with patient's name and collection date.

Components:

Galactose-alpha-1,3 galactose (Alpha-Gal) IgE

Beef (Bos spp) IgE

Pork (Sus spp) IgE

Lamb / Mutton (Ovis spp) IgE

Note:  This test is approved for NY.