Immunoglobulin E concentration (IgE)
- Description
- Increased IgE is seen in atopic diseases, parasitic infections and Hyper IgE Syndrome. Non-Caucasians may have higher IgE levels. IgE is measured by an immunoassay in this laboratory.
- Related condition
- Reference range
0 - 81 (Adult range given) Paediatric ranges on request
- Units
- kU/L
- Testing site
- Synnovis : Reference Services : Blackfriars Hub
- Laboratory
- Diagnostic Immunology
- Sample type and volume required
- Clotted (Gold top vacutainer)
- Special sample instructions
All tests are compromised by prolonged transit times. For this reason, date of bleed and date of postage must be provided with each request.
- Storage and transport
- Serum stored at 4°C should be sent by first class post
- Turnaround time
- 6 working days
- Time limit for extra tests
- 10 days