Immunoglobulin E

Test Name

Immunoglobulin E

Alternate Description

IgE

LIS Code

TIGE

Availability

7 days per week

Lab Section

Special chemistry

Fluid Type

Plasma/Serum

Specimen Tube Type Transport

Red Top, only

Container Whole Blood Required

7 ml whole blood in a Green-top separator tube or non- gel Red-top

Summary Test Name

Immunoglobulin E

Specimen Stability

7 days refrigerated 2-8°C

Minimum Volume

1.5 ml Serum

Specimen Transport

Refrigerate

Specimen Preparation In House

Spin, separate, refrigerate until shipped

Reference Value

Accompanies report Age Stratified