Immunoglobulin E Total, Blood - Saskatoon
Discipline
Biochemistry
Specimen Information
Specimen types accepted
- Serum
Specimen collection container
- Preferred collection container: Blood - Gold (Gel) 5.0mL
- Alternative collection container: Blood - Red (No Additive) 6.0mL
Required volume
- Optimal volume: 5.0 mL full collection tube
- Minimum/Pediatric volume: 1.0 mL
(Submitting the minimum volume makes it impossible to repeat the test or perform confirmatory/reflex testing. In some situations, a minimum volume may require a second collection.)
Transport and stability
- 7 days at 2 – 8°C
- 3 months at -20°C
Rejection criteria
- Specimens received where the proper collection protocols were not followed
- Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Acceptance and Rejection Criteria
Performance
Methodology
- Fluoroenzyme Immunoassay
Days/times performed
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Maximum laboratory time
- Reported with 7 days
Specimen retention time
- 3 days
Last Updated: October 8, 2024