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GALACTOSE-ALPHA-1,3-GALACTOSE (ALPHA-GAL) IGE |
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ORDERING INFORMATION: |
Geisinger Epic Procedure Code: LAB1175 Geisinger Epic ID: 52625 | |
SPECIMEN COLLECTION |
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Specimen type: |
Serum | |
Preferred collection container: |
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Alternate Collection Container: |
6 mL red-top (plain, non-serum separator) tube
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Specimen required: |
1 mL serum | |
| SPECIMEN PROCESSING |
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Specimen processing instructions: |
Centrifuge to separate serum from cells. Aliquot and transport room temperature. | |
Transport temperature: |
Room temperature. | |
Specimen stability: |
Room temperature: 14 days. Refrigerated: 14 days. Frozen: 30 days. | |
TEST DETAILS |
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CPT code(s): |
86008 | |
| Note: The billing party has sole responsibility for CPT coding. Any questions regarding coding should be directed to the payer being billed. The CPT codes provided by GML are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. | ||
Methodology: |
Immunoassay |
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Synonyms: |
Alpha-Gal; Quest code 10554
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Clinical significance: |
The Galactose-alpha-1,3 galactose (Alpha-Gal) IgE test more specifically defines the etiology of allergic responses to meat allergens in patients with a delayed onset of symptoms (3 to 6 hours after meal). IgE to Alpha-Gal is the likely cause of anaphylactic reactions in individuals who develop hypersensitivities to beef, pork and/or lamb as adults. | |