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Test ID FGA13 Galactose-alpha-1,3-galactose (Alpha-Gal) IgE

Method Name

Solid phase immunoassay

Reporting Name

Galactose-alpha-1,3-galactose IgE

Specimen Type

Serum

Draw blood in a plain red-top tube(s), serum gel tube(s) is acceptable. Spin down and send 1 mL of serum refrigerated in a plastic vial.

Specimen Minimum Volume

1 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Serum Refrigerated (preferred) 28 days
  Frozen  365 days
  Ambient  7 days

Reference Values

<0.35 kU/L

 

Previous reports (JACI 2009; 123:426-433) have demonstrated that patients with IgE antibodies to galactose-a-1,3-galactose are at risk for delayed anaphylaxis, angioedema, or urticaria following consumption of beef, pork, or lamb.

 

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Friday

Report Available

1 - 2 days

Performing Laboratory

Viracor-IBT Laboratories

Test Classification

This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Viracor-IBT Laboratories. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

CPT Code Information

86003

NY State Approved

Yes