Test Category: Immunology
Investigation Name:Total IgE
Alias or Abbreviation:IgE
Intro:
Indication:Allergy/Hyper-IgE syndrome
Further information:
Total IgE is primarily used in the evaluation of Allergic Bronchopulmonary aspergillosis. It has no role in diagnosis of specific allergies. Total IgE levels are also used in the diagnostic work-up of rare Immunodeficiency disorders (Hyper-IgE syndrome).
Pathology Laboratory:Immunology Laboratory
Requestable Seperately?Yes
Minimum Sample Volume:0.25mL
Expected Turnaround Time:21 working days
Test Code:IGE
Sample Type:
Serum Gel Tube (Gold top)Complex Reference Range:Age related NORMAL reference range: <1 year = 35 kU/L >12 – 36 months = <100 kU/L >36 months = <200 kU/L
Collection Conditions / Other Information:1st class post or Transport
Referred to Another Laboratory?No
Storage Requirements:Ambient temperature
NPEX / PDF Reporting Available:Yes
EQA Scheme:Yes
Lead Contact Details:rwh-tr.bcpsimmunologyclinicalqueries@nhs.net
Email Address For Chasing Results:rwh-tr.ImmunologyLab@nhs.net
Methodology:Fluoroenzymeimmunoassay
UKAS Reference Number:9580 (recommended)
Site Sample Tested:Immunology, New Cross Hospital, Wolverhampton
Minimum Request Interval (MRI):Clinical detail does not contain ABPA, 180 days (6 months) over 16y only
Contact Number:01902 695 279 or Ext 85279
