Test Overview
Method
Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)
Result Included
Sage (Artemisia spp.) IgE
Specimen
Specimen Type
SerumContainers
Preferred Containers
Red top (no additive)
Acceptable Containers
Gold top (clot activator & gel)
Volume
Sample Volume
0.5 mL
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Stability
| Ambient | Refrigerated | Frozen |
|---|---|---|
| 28 days | 28 days (Preffered) | 365 days |
Rejection Criteria
| Criteria | Specification |
|---|---|
| Hemolysis | Gross |
| Lipemia | Gross Icteric |
Performance & Interpretation
Turnaround Time
12 days
Results
Name
Units
Reference Range
Conversion
-
Sage (Artemisia spp.) IgEkU/L< 0.35 = Class 0, Negative
0.35 - 0.69 = Class 1, Equivocal
0.70 - 3.49 = Class 2, Positive
3.50 - 17.49 = Class 3, Positive
17.50 - 49.99 = Class 4, Strongly Positive
50.0 - 99.99 = Class 5, Strongly Positive
≥ 100 = Class 6, Strongly Positive
Comment
This conventional EIA uses allergen-coated discs from several suppliers and an enzyme-labeled anti-IgE
Referral Location
Out-of-Country
Interface & Setup
HL7 Interface Codes
| Order Code | Result Name | Result Codes | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| FSAG S | Sage (Artemisia spp.) IgE | 63701 | kU/L |
| Class | 63002 |
Test Version
Last Updated
2023-11-17