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Reporting Name
Dairy and Grain Allergen ProfileUseful 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.
Testing also may be useful to identify allergens responsible for anaphylaxis, to confirm sensitization to particular allergens prior to beginning immunotherapy, and to investigate the specificity of allergic reactions to insect venom allergens, drugs, or chemical allergens.
Profile Information
| Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
|---|---|---|---|
| EGG | Egg White, IgE | Yes | Yes |
| MILK | Milk, IgE | Yes | Yes |
| WHT | Wheat, IgE | Yes | Yes |
| OATS | Oat, IgE | Yes | Yes |
| SOY | Soybean, IgE | Yes | Yes |
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Specimen Type
SerumSpecimen Required
Container/Tube:
Preferred: Red top
Acceptable: Serum gel
Specimen Volume: 0.7 mL
Additional Information: See Allergens – Immunoglobulin E (IgE) Antibodies in Special Instructions.
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days |
| Frozen | 90 days |
Special Instructions
Reference Values
|
Class |
IgE kU/L |
Interpretation |
|
0 |
<0.35 |
Negative |
|
1 |
0.35-0.69 |
Equivocal |
|
2 |
0.70-3.49 |
Positive |
|
3 |
3.50-17.4 |
Positive |
|
4 |
17.5-49.9 |
Strongly positive |
|
5 |
50.0-99.9 |
Strongly positive |
|
6 |
≥100 |
Strongly positive |
Reference values apply to all ages.
Day(s) and Time(s) Performed
Monday through Friday; 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Saturday; 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
Test Classification
This test has been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.CPT Code Information
86003 x 5
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| DAGR | Dairy and Grain Allergen Profile | In Process |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| EGG | Egg White, IgE | 6106-9 |
| MILK | Milk, IgE | 7258-7 |
| OATS | Oat, IgE | 6190-3 |
| SOY | Soybean, IgE | 6248-9 |
| WHT | Wheat, IgE | 6276-0 |
Reject Due To
|
Hemolysis |
Mild OK; Gross OK |
|
Lipemia |
Mild OK; Gross OK |
|
Icterus |
NA |
|
Other |
NA |
Method Name
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send an Allergen Test Request (T236) with the specimen.