Total IgE levels are elevated in atopic eczema, allergic asthma bronchopulmonary aspergillosis, invasive helminthiasis, parasitic infections, Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome, Churg-Strauss and Hyper IgE syndrome and some forms of immunodeficiency. Measurement of total IgE levels is not essential for the diagnosis of allergy.
Specimen requirements
Serum 1ml
Cost
Price on application
Laboratory turnaround time
4 days
Laboratory method
Immunocap automated Enzyme Immunoassay
Reference range/units
Adult normal Range: 5-120 KU/l
Associated tests
Specific IgE antibodies
Sample stability
2 months at 2-8ºC
Shipping and storage
UK and Ireland
Ambient temperature and first class post. Hays DX users please enquire via email below.
International
Ambient temperature if courier will deliver within 72 hours otherwise consider refrigerated transport. Freezing is not a requirement.
Ensure delivery Monday to Friday 09:00 - 17:30.
Further information and contact details
For further information, email immunologylab.enquiries@ouh.nhs.uk
