TOTAL IGE
| Synonyms: | |
| Computer Code: | (IGE) |
| Specimen Collection: | 3 mL whole blood (gold top preferred, red top acceptable). |
| Minimum Volume: | 2 mL |
| Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: | Allow to clot, centrifuge for 20 minutes, refrigerate. Serum must be removed from red top tube. |
| Reference Values: | 0-6 weeks: <=9.4 kU/L. 6 weeks - 3 months: <=18.0 kU/L. 3-6 months: <=31.8 kU/L. 6-9 months: <=41.6 kU/L. 9 months - 1 year: <=56.2 kU/L. 1-2 years: <=98.7 kU/L. 2-3 years: <=136.0 kU/L. 3-4 years: <=170.0 kU/L. 4-5 years: <=204.0 kU/L. 5-6 years: <=238.0 kU/L. 6-7 years: <=264.0 kU/L. 7-8 years: <=298.0 kU/L. 8-9 years: <=324.0 kU/L. 9-10 years: <=350.0 kU/L. 10+ years: <=140.2 kU/L |
| Lab Code: | Serology |
| Requisition: | SEROL |
| Test Frequency: | 2/week |
| Routine TAT: | 3-4 days |
| Stat TAT: | N/A |
| CPT Code(s): | 82785 |
| LCD or NCD: | |
| Methodology Used: |
See Addendum XVII |