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For hours, walk-ins and appointments.Expected Turnaround Time
2 - 4 days
Turnaround time is defined as the usual number of days from the date of pickup of a specimen for testing to when the result is released to the ordering provider. In some cases, additional time should be allowed for additional confirmatory or additional reflex tests. Testing schedules may vary.
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Serum
Volume
0.2 mL
Minimum Volume
0.1 mL
Container
Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube
Storage Instructions
Room temperature
Test Details
Use
Detect possible allergic responses to Dermatophagoides microceras, a house dust mite. Quantitative allergen-specific IgE test is indicated:
• To determine whether a patient has elevated allergen-specific IgE antibodies
• If specific allergic sensitivity is needed to allow immunotherapy to be initiated
• When testing patients for agents that may potentially cause anaphylaxis
• When evaluating patients who are taking medications (eg, long-acting antihistamines) that interfere with other testing modalities (eg, skin testing)
• If immunotherapy or other therapeutic measures based on skin testing results have not led to a satisfactory remission of symptoms
• When a patient is unresponsive to medical management where identification of offending allergens may be beneficial
Methodology
Thermo Fisher ImmunoCAP®
LOINC® Map
| Order Code | Order Code Name | Order Loinc | Result Code | Result Code Name | UofM | Result LOINC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 604786 | D003-D. microceras (mite) | 14036-8 | 604786 | D003-D. microceras (mite) | kU/L | 14036-8 |
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