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Test Code EF2 Milk, IgE

Important Note

Collection instructions:
A minimum initial specimen volume of 0.3 mL is required to perform testing. For each additional allergen test ordered, an extra 0.1 mL of specimen must be provided.

Additional Codes

Epic Ordering Code LAB3040427
NBS code LBC1622
Service code 31284

Specimen Requirements

Submit only one of the following immediately:

Preferred: Gold Top

 

 

Processing Requirements

Allow specimen to clot for 30 mins and centrifuge within 2 hrs
Specimen type: Serum
Volume: 0.3 mL 
Storage/transport requirements: Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

Specimen Type Serum
Ambient 1 day
Refrigerate 1 week (Preferred)
Frozen 6 months

Specimen Condition

Haemolysis OK
Icterus OK
Lipaemia OK
Others Not applicable

Days and Times Performed

Tuesday, Friday, TAT 2 - 8 days

Reference Interval

An interpretive report will be provided.

Useful For

To establish the diagnosis of an allergic disease and to define the allergens responsible for eliciting signs and symptoms.

Update

Last updated 08/04/2026

Referring / Testing Laboratory

National University Hospital

Clinical Chemistry, 67724346

 

Testing Laboratory

Clinical Immunology Laboratory
Tan Tock Seng Hospital
11 Jalan Tock Seng
Singapore 308433
Tel: 63578464