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HelpTest Code EF345 Macadamia Nut, IgE
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Serum
Container/Tube: Gold Top (SSTII) / Red Top
Volume: 5.0mL / 6.0mL
Minimum Volume: 0.5mL serum
Collection Instructions: Allow specimen to clot for 30 minutes and centrifuge within 2 hours
Sample Stability
** Preferred temperatures for storage prior to and during shipping to NUH **
| Specimen Type: | Serum |
|---|---|
| Ambient: | 1 day |
| Refrigerate: | 2 weeks |
| Frozen: | 2 weeks |
Reference Interval
An interpretive report will be provided.
Days and Times Performed
Monday through Friday, TAT 2-8 days
Service Code
31288
Useful For
Testing for IgE antibodies may be useful to establish the diagnosis of an allergic disease and to define the allergens responsible for eliciting signs and symptoms.
Update
Last updated 21/04/2022
Testing Laboratory
Clinical Immunology Laboratory
Tan Tock Seng Hospital
11 Jalan Tock Seng
Singapore 308433
Tel: 63578464