ECHINOCOCCUS, IGE
Fluorescence Enzyme Immunoassay (FEIA)
Reporting Title: Echinococcus, IgE
	Test Performed At:
		Mayo Medical Laboratories #82763
	Specimen Required:
		Collect 3.0 mL (minimum 1.0 mL) of whole blood in a plain, red-top tube(s) or a serum gel tube(s).
		NOTE:	If specimen needs to be sent to Centers for Disease Control (CDC) per request of physician, the physician will need to get approval from Lab Medical Director, please see “Echinococcus Antibody, Blood ” link for instructions.
	Laboratory Notes:
		Spin, separate and send 0.5 mL (minimum 0.3 mL) of serum refrigerated.
		NOTE:	Will also accept EDTA or Heparin plasma
	Reference Values:
		Class:	IgE kUnits/L	Interpretation:
		0	<0.35	Negative
		1	0.35-0.70	Equivocal
		2	0.71-3.50	Positive
		3	3.51-17.5	Positive
		4	17.6-50.0	Strongly positive
		5	50.1-100.0	Strongly positive
		6	>100.0	Strongly positive
	Day(s) Test Set Up:
		Monday-Saturday
	Cut-off Time:
	Turn Around Time:
		2-4 Days
	CPT Code:
		86003
	Care Manager Order Name:
		Echinococcus p2 ONCE RTN
	Cerner Order Name:
		Echinococcus

Last updated 02/08