Laboratory Services

Penicillin G, IgE, Serum

Name: Incyte Diagnostics
Address: 13103 E Mansfield Ave, Spokane Valley, Washington, 99216, USA
Telephone: +1-

Test Description	Penicillin G, IgE, Serum
Synonym(s)	Penicilloyl G, Intravenous Penicillin, Penicillin, Benzylpenicilloyl
Test ID	PBPO
General Information	Establishing a diagnosis of an allergy to penicillin G Defining the allergen responsible for eliciting signs and symptoms Identifying allergens: -Responsible for allergic disease and/or anaphylactic episode -To confirm sensitization prior to beginning immunotherapy -To investigate the specificity of allergic reactions to insect venom allergens, drugs, or chemical allergens
Specimen Type	Serum
Specimen Requirements	Preferred: Red top Acceptable: Serum gel Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Minimum Sample Volume	0.3mL
Stability	Room Temperature: Unacceptable Refrigerated (preferred): 14 days Frozen: 90 days
Methodology	Fluorescence Enzyme Immunoassay (FEIA)
Estimated TAT	1-3 days
Testing Schedule	Monday-Friday
CPT Code(s)	86003
Reference Range	Detection of IgE antibodies in serum (Class 1 or greater) indicates an increased likelihood of allergic disease as opposed to other etiologies and defines the allergens that may be responsible for eliciting signs and symptoms. The level of IgE antibodies in serum varies directly with the concentration of IgE antibodies expressed as a class score or kU/L.
Performing Lab	Mayo Clinic
LOINC Code(s)	6851-0
Additional Information	Mayo Clinic Test Directory