TOTAL IGE

Synonyms:
Computer Code: (IGE)
Specimen Collection: 3 mL whole blood (gold top preferred, red top acceptable).
Minimum Volume: 2 mL
Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: Allow to clot, centrifuge for 20 minutes, refrigerate. Serum must be removed from red top tube.
Reference Values: See Addendum X igereferencelevelsinserumumL.pdf
Lab Code: Serology
Requisition: SEROL
Test Frequency: 2/week
Routine TAT: 3-4 days
Stat TAT: N/A
CPT Code(s): 82785
LCD or NCD:
Methodology Used:
See Addendum XVII