Investigation Name:Specific IgE, Allergen

Alias or Abbreviation:Allergy

Accreditation:Yes

Intro:

Pathology Laboratory:Immunology Laboratory

Requestable Seperately?Yes

Minimum Sample Volume:2mL

Expected Turnaround Time:4 days

Sample Type:

Complex Reference Range:<0.35 KuA/L (Grade 0)

Collection Conditions / Other Information:Allergen required must be specified.
For samples received without any specified tests, the sample will be saved for 3 weeks, and the requesting clinician will be asked to contact the laboratory on the initial report.

Referred to Another Laboratory?No

Storage Requirements:Refrigerate (2 – 8C) after serum separation

Posting Address / Requirements:Ambient temperature, First Class Post

NPEX / PDF Reporting Available:Yes

EQA Scheme:Yes

Further information:Allergen required must be specified. For a list of Allergens available for request please contact the laboratory directly. For samples received without any specified tests, the sample will be saved for 3 weeks, and the requesting clinician will be asked to contact the laboratory on the initial report.

Lead Contact Details:rwh-tr.bcpsimmunologyclinicalqueries@nhs.net

Email Address For Chasing Results:rwh-tr.ImmunologyLab@nhs.net

UKAS Reference Number:9580

Site Sample Tested:Immunology, New Cross Hospital, Wolverhampton

Contact Number:01902 695 279 or Ext 85279