Allergen, Epicoccum purpurascens IgE
Test Mnemonic
EPIP
CPT Codes
- 86003 - QTY (1)
LOINC ®
6111-9
Aliases
- ALGN Epicoccum purp
- Allergen, Epicoccum purpurascens IgE
- RAST Epicoccum purpurascens
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 | EDTA (Lavender) | |||
| 0.5 mL | Plasma | Lithium heparin PST (Lt. Green) |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mL | Submitting the minimum volume will not allow for repeat testing or addons. Required volume of 0.5mL is preferred when possible. |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | 1 day |
| Refrigerated | 30 days |
| Frozen | 30 days |
Days Performed
Sun - Sat
Turnaround Time
1 - 2 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Fluorescent Enzyme Immunoassay (FEIA) by ImmunoCAP |
Reference Range
| Allergen, Epicoccum purpurascens IgE | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sex | Age From | Age To | Type | Range | Range Unit |
| Normal | < 0.35 | kU/L |
Special Info
An extra 50uL will be required for each additional allergen ordered.
Clinical Info
Specific evaluation of allergic reactions. IgE (kU/L) Interpretationi: <0.35, Class 0 - Below Detection; 0.35-0.69, Class 1 - Low; 0.70-3.49, Class 2 - Moderate; 3.50-17.49, Class 3 - High; 17.50-49.99, Class 4 - Very high; 50.00-99,00, Class 5 - Very High; >=100.00, Class 6 Very High