Sample type: Serum
Test name: Allergen specific IgE a.k.a. RAST
Condition / Indication: Allergy- May be useful in defining allergy in patients where skin testing is unreliable or dangerous. NB. Screens rarely required
Special precautions & notes: The clinical history is the key to directing choice of specific tests. Please indicate particular suspected allergen on request form.
Store at 2-80C prior to referral.
Reference range: For Grade and Intensity, see document below.
Container: Serum (Gold top)
Ideal volume (mL): 2 mL
Referred outside NBT for analysis? No
Discipline: Immunology
Section: Allergy
Turnaround time: 7 working days
Method:
Solid phase immunoassay (ImmunoCap)
Further information: EQA: UK NEQAS Allergen Specific IgE
UK NEQAS Allergen Component Specifc IgE Scheme