Test Code FALPE Alfalfa (Medicago sativa) IgE
Specimen Required
Specimen Type: Serum
Container/Tube: Red or SST
Specimen Volume: 1.5 mL
Collection Instructions: Draw blood in a plain, red-top tube(s) or serum gel tube(s). Spin down and send 1.5 mL of serum refrigerate in a plastic vial.
Method Name
ImmunoCAP FEIA
Reporting Name
Alfalfa (Medicago sativa) IgESpecimen Type
SerumSpecimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 28 days |
| Frozen | 365 days | |
| Ambient | 28 days |
Reject Due To
| Hemolysis | Mild OK; Gross reject |
| Lipemia | Mild OK; Gross reject |
| Icterus | Mild OK; Gross reject |
Reference Values
<0.35 kU/L
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Report Available
3 to 6 daysPerforming Laboratory
Eurofins ViracorCPT Code Information
86003