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Specimen Required
Draw blood in a plain red-top tube(s), serum gel tube(s) is acceptable. Spin down and send 0.5 mL of serum refrigerated in a plastic vial.
Reporting Name
Honey Bee IgGSpecimen Type
SerumSpecimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 28 days |
| Frozen | 365 days | |
| Ambient | 7 days |
Report Available
2 to 7 daysPerforming Laboratory
Eurofins ViracorLOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| FHOBG | Honey Bee IgG | 49739-6 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| Z3563 | Venom Honey Bee IgG | 49739-6 |
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Test Classification
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Viracor Eurofins. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.CPT Code Information
86001
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Reference Values
>3.5 mcg/mL
Venom IgG Reference Values: 1.0 – 3.5 mcg/mL Low venom IgG indicating a significant reaction risk. 3.5 – 6.0 mcg/mL Moderate level of venom IgG that may be associated from serious sting reactions (J.Clin.Immun.6:172, 1983) > 6.0 mcg/mL Elevated venom IgG usually associated with protection from serious sting reactions (J.Clin.Immun.6:172, 1983) The interpretative guidelines have been adapted from Golden et al (JACI 1992; 90:386-393). The test method used is the Phadia ImmunoCAP IgG assay which has been recalibrated to correlate with the venom IgG assay referenced above.
Method Name
Phadia ImmunoCAP