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Fc epsilon receptor antibody
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Approval req'd? | Yes, contact Chemistry/Immunology Resident at 415-353-1438. if not ordered by Allergy & Immunology. |
| Available Stat? | No |
| Test code | CUI |
| Performed by | IBT Laboratories |
| Sendout? | Yes |
| Method | Ex vivo challenge, cell culture and histamine analysis |
| Patient Preparation | Patients taking calcineurin inhibitors should stop their medication for 3 days prior to sample collection. |
| Container type | Red top (Gold top acceptable) |
| Amount to Collect | 2 mL blood |
| Sample type | Serum |
| Preferred volume | 1 mL serum |
| Processing notes | Send sample at room temperature via overnight shipping to IBT Laboratories, 11274 Renner Blvd, Lenexa, KS, 66219. Ph: 800-637-0370. Order "Chronic Urticaria Testing" test # 2003 If shipping is delayed freeze sample at -20C. |
| Normal range | |
| Synonyms | Anti-FCe receptor antibody; Autoimmune chronic urticaria testing; CU antibody signature |
| Stability | Room temperature 1 week, refrigerated 2 weeks. frozen at -20C 1 year. |
| Additional information | Patients with a chronic form of urticaria who are positive with this test have an autoimmune basis for the disorder. A positive result does not indicate which autoantibody (anti-IgE, anti-FC epsilon receptor I or anti-Fc epsilon receptor II) is present. |
| CPT coding | 86343-90, 83088-90, 86021-90 |
| Last Updated | 9/18/2012 2:27:01 PM |
| Entry Number | 1105 |
If you have additional questions regarding this test, please call: 415-353-1667