Test Overview
Method
Fluorescence immunoassay (FIA)
Result Included
Chicken Droppings IgE
Specimen
Specimen Type
SerumContainers
Preferred Containers
Gold top (clot activator & gel)
Acceptable Containers
Red top (no additive)
Volume
Sample Volume
0.5 mL
Minimum Volume
0.3 mL
Collection & Handling
Handling Information
Store and send cold or frozen.
Additional Information
Refer to the list of available IgE Allergen Tests.
Stability
| Refrigerated | Frozen |
|---|---|
| 14 days | 90 days |
Performance & Interpretation
Turnaround Time
8 days
Results
Name
Units
Reference Range
Conversion
-
Chicken Droppings IgEkU/L< 0.10 = Class 0, Negative
0.10 - 0.34 = Class 0/1, Borderline/Equivocal
0.35 - 0.69 = Class 1, Equivocal
0.70 - 3.49 = Class 2, Positive
3.50 - 17.4 = Class 3, Positive
17.5 - 49.9 = Class 4, Strongly Positive
50.0 - 99.9 = Class 5, Strongly Positive
≥ 100 = Class 6, Strongly Positive
Referral Location
Out-of-Country
Interface & Setup
HL7 Interface Codes
| Order Code | Result Name | Result Codes | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHICKD S |
Test Version
Last Updated
2023-11-17