Specific IgE

Specific IgE

Immunology

Allergens should be selected based on history. There is a significant false positive rate. Further advice on interpretation can be obtained from the laboratory. Level of IgE that is significant varies with allergen. Further advice available from the laboratory. A total IgE more than5000 may interfere with the assay and reduces the specificity of the test

1ml serum / serum gel initially then 0.5ml per allergen

Please state allergens required in reason for request. In house. IPP panel Sent to Royal London

10 days

Not applicable

In house: yes

IPP panel: sent to referral laboratory