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Test ID FWFHG Venom W-F Hornet IgG

Method Name

Phadia ImmunoCAP

Reporting Name

WF Hornet IgG

Specimen Type

Serum

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.

Specimen Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Specimen Stability Information

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

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.

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Friday

Report Available

2 - 3 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

86001

NY State Approved

Yes