Cheese Swiss IgE allergen
Test Mnemonic
SWISS
CPT Codes
- 86003 - QTY (1)
Includes
- Cheese Swiss IgE
Performing Laboratory
ViraCor-IBT Laboratories
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mL | Serum | No additive (Red) | Ambient | Separate serum from cells ASAP and transfer to standard aliquot tube. |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.34 mL |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Frozen | 1 month |
| Ambient | 1 month |
| Refrigerated | 1 month |
Days Performed
Mon - Fri
Turnaround Time
2 - 7 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Fluorescent Enzyme Immunoassay (FEIA) by ImmunoCAP |
Reference Range
| Cheese Swiss IgE | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sex | Age From | Age To | Type | Range | Range Unit |
| Less than 0.35 kU/L: Below Detection | 0.35 - 0.69 kU/L: Low Positive | 0.70 - 3.49 kU/L: Moderate Positive | 3.50 - 17.49 kU/L: Positive | 17.50 - 49.99 kU/L: Strong Positive | 50.00 kU/L or greater: Very Strong Positive |
Special Info
This test is New York state approved.