ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Allergen, Mites, Tyrophagus putrescentiae IgE : 0055183

Mnemonic: T PUTRE

Methodology: Quantitative ImmunoCAP® Fluorescent Enzyme Immunoassay
Performed: Varies
Reported: 3-5 days
Specimen Required: Collect: Plain red or serum separator tube.

Specimen Preparation: Transfer 0.5 mL serum to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.5 mL/allergen)

Storage/Transport Temperature: Room temperature. Also acceptable: Refrigerated or frozen.

Unacceptable Conditions: Hemolyzed, icteric, or lipemic specimens.

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: 1 month; Refrigerated: 1 month; Frozen: 1 year
Reference Interval:
By report
CPT Code(s): 86003
Cross References: House Dust Mite (Allergen, Mites, Tyrophagus putrescentiae IgE) , Mite/Dust (Allergen, Mites, Tyrophagus putrescentiae IgE) , Mould Mite (Allergen, Mites, Tyrophagus putrescentiae IgE) , Storage Mite (Allergen, Mites, Tyrophagus putrescentiae IgE)