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HelpBCH Order Code IGERECEP IgE Receptor Antibody
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.
Performing Laboratory
National Jewish Hospital
Specimen Requirements
Container/Tube: Red top
Specimen Volume: 1 mL (minimum volume: 0.5 mL) of serum
Acceptable Container/Tube: Serum Separator Tube
Specimen Rejected: Grossly hemolyzed specimens
Specimen Transport Temperature
Frozen
Stability:
Ambient: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen -20°C or less: 1 year. Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles.
Methodology
Flow Cytometry
Reference Values
<13%
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday, Thursday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
88184
88185 x2