Latex

CPT: 86003
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Synonyms

  • Brazilian Rubber Tree

Expected Turnaround Time

3 - 4 days


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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


Stability Requirements

Temperature

Period

Room temperature

14 days

Refrigerated

14 days

Frozen

3 months

Freeze/thaw cycles

Stable x3


Causes for Rejection

Improper labeling; gross hemolysis; lipemia


Test Details


Use

Detect sensitivity to latex


Methodology

Thermo Fisher ImmunoCAP®


Reference Interval

Normal: negative


Additional Information

Latex has been shown to cause sensitivity reactions. Hypersensitivity reactions following exposure to latex are rapidly increased, most notably in the past few years. Latex is emerging as a potentially serious health problem largely because of the frequency by which individuals come in contact with latex and products containing latex. Exposure to latex through dermal contact, as seen with those individuals who wear latex gloves, is evidenced by a range of symptoms from nonspecific pruritus to urticaria, usually localized to the zone of contact. Inhalation of airborne latex particles may result in conjunctivitis, rhinitis, inflammation, asthma and, in severe cases, bronchospasm and anaphylactic shock. Although the initial presentation of clinical symptoms does seem to depend on the route of exposure, systemic effects (such as tachycardia and cardiovascular collapse) may result from exposure to latex, regardless of the mode.


LOINC® Map

Order Code Order Code Name Order Loinc Result Code Result Code Name UofM Result LOINC
602669 K082-IgE Latex 6158-0 602669 K082-IgE Latex kU/L 6158-0

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