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Specimen Collection Instructions
| Name | Alpha-Gal, IgE |
| Alt name | Galactose-Alpha-1,3-Galactose, IgE |
| Alpha-gal allergy, Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS) | |
| Specimen | Serum |
| Collection Cont. | SST |
| Also acceptable | Red Top Tube |
| Specimen Volume | Preferred Volume: 1 mL; Minimum Volume: 0.3 mL |
| Transport temp | Refrigerated |
| Stability | Refrigerated: 7 Days |
Technical Specifications
| Dept | Chemistry |
| Performed | Weekdays |
| Reported | Weekdays |
| Methodology | Fluoroenzymeimmunoassay (FEIA) |
| Ref range: | <0.1 kUA/L None Detected |
| ≥0.1 kUA/L Sensitization Detected | |
| CPT | 86008 |
| LOINC | 73837-7 |