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Squash (Summer) IgE, Serum

Test ID: SQUASH
Orderable by Ontario ND
Test
Specimen
Performance / Interpretation
Interface / Setup

Test

Method

EIA

Method Description

This conventional EIA uses allergen-coated discs from several suppliersand an enzyme-labeled anti-IgE.

Report Includes

Summer Squash IgE; Class

Specimens

Serum

Test Version

17-Nov-2023

Specimen

Specimens

Serum

Collection Containers

Gold top (SST)

Sample Volume

1 mL

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Collection & Handling

Handling Information

Store and send cold or frozen.

Additional Information

Refer to the list of available IgE Allergen Tests.

Stability

Ambient 28 days
Refrigerated 28 days
Frozen 1 year

Test Version

17-Nov-2023

Performance / Interpretation

Method

EIA

Method Description

This conventional EIA uses allergen-coated discs from several suppliersand an enzyme-labeled anti-IgE.

Turnaround Time

10 days

Results

Name Units Reference Range Conversion Factor
Summer Squash IgE kU/L
  • < 0.35
Class
  • < 0.35 = 0, Below Detection
  • 0.35 - 0.69 = 1, Low Positive
  • 0.70 - 3.49 = 2, Moderate Positive
  • 3.50 - 17.49 = 3, Positive
  • 17.50 - 49.99 = 4, Strong Positive
  • 50.00 - 99.99 = 5, Very Strong Positive
  • > 99.99 = 6, Very Strong Positive

Test Version

17-Nov-2023

Interface / Setup

HL7 Interface Codes

Order Code Result Codes Units
SQUASH 64709ALLERGEN SPECIFIC IGE SUMMER SQUASH kU/L
64710CLASS

Test Version

17-Nov-2023