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Test Code ALCARSO Allergen, Red Dye, IgE (184110E)

Additional Codes

Eurofins Viracor Test Code: 184110E

Useful For

This assay is used to detect allergen specific-IgE using the ImmunoCAP FEIA method. In vitro allergy testing is the primary testing mode for allergy diagnosis.

Synonyms/Keywords

Carmine/Red Dye-Cochineal (Dactylopius coccus), Red #4 

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type Preferred Container/Tube Acceptable Container/Tube Specimen Volume Specimen Minimum Volume
(allows for 1 repeat)		 Pediatric Minimum Volume
(no repeat)
Serum Red Top Tube (RTT)   0.5 mL 340 uL  

Collection/Processing Instructions

Ship at ambient or frozen temperature Monday through Friday. 

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Serum Ambient 4 weeks
Refrigerated 4 weeks
Frozen >4 weeks

Rejection Criteria

Lipemia

Reference Range Information

Performing Location Reference Range
Eurofins Viracor
Class IgE (kU/L) Comment
0 <0.10 Negative
0/1 0.10-0.34 Equivocal/Borderline
1 0.35-0.69 Low Positive
2 0.70-3.49 Moderate Positive
3 3.50-17.49 High Positive
4 17.50-49.99 Very High Positive
5 50.00-99.99 Very High Positive
6 >99.99 Very High Positive

Note that Viracor Eurofins includes an extra calibrator at 0.10 kU/L and uses it to define an optional equivocal class.

Performing Laboratory Name

Eurofins Viracor

Referral Laboratory Information

Address Telephone Website Link Marshfield Lab Account #

18000 W 99th St, Suite 10

Lenexa, KS  66219

 800-305-5198 www.eurofins-viracor.com 1082

Performing Information

Performing Location Day(s) Test Performed Analytical Time Methodology/Instrumentation
Eurofins Viracor Monday through Friday 1-2 days ImmunoCAP FEIA

CPT Codes

CPT Modifier
(if needed)		 Quantity Description Comments
86003        

Outreach CPT Codes

CPT Modifier
(if needed)		 Quantity Description Comments
86003        

Ordering Applications

Ordering Application Description
Centricity Allergen, Red Dye IgE
Cerner None
COM Allergen, Red Dye IgE