Allergen, Bromelain IgE
Test Mnemonic
BROMLN
CPT Codes
- 86008 - QTY (1)
Aliases
- Bromelain
- MUXF3 CCD
Performing Laboratory
Cleveland Clinic Laboratories
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mL | Serum | SST (Gold) | Refrigerated | An extra 50uL will be required for each additional allergen ordered. |
Alternate Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mL | Plasma | Lithium heparin PST (Lt. Green) | An extra 50uL will be required for each additional allergen ordered. | ||
| 0.5 mL | Plasma | EDTA (Lavender) | An extra 50uL will be required for each additional allergen ordered. |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mL | Submitting the minimum volume will not allow for additional testing or addons. Required volume of 0.5mL is preferred. |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | 1 day |
| Refrigerated | 7 days |
| Frozen | 30 days |
Days Performed
Sun - Sat
Turnaround Time
1 - 2 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Quantitative ImmunoCAP Fluorescent Enzyme Immunoassay |
Reference Range
| Bromelain, MUXF3 CCD | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sex | Age From | Age To | Type | Range | Range Unit |
| Normal | <0.10 | kU/L |
Special Info
An extra 50uL will be required for each additional allergen ordered.
Clinical Limitation
MUXF3 CCD, Bromelain is highly cross-reactive with pollens, plant foods, and venomes and is associated with the lowest risk of systemic reaction.