Pathology Handbook

Recent changes for Allergen-Specific IgE
Date	Field	Changed From	Changed To

Alternative Names:

Allergy
Specific IgE
RAST
allergen to

Laboratory:

Haematology

Test Code:

Multiple allergens available.

Specimen Types:

Serum

Container Types:

SST

Adults Volume or Mass:

10 mL

Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:

5 mL

Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories:

Room Temperature

Assay Frequency:

Fortnightly

MBS Rebatable:

Yes

Additional Notes:

Patient serum is stored at the Alfred Immunology laboratory for 2 weeks, at 4 degrees C.