ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Allergen, Insects and Venom, Honey Bee IgG : 0055400

Mnemonic: HON B IGG

Methodology: Quantitative ImmunoCAP® Fluorescent Enzyme Immunoassay
Performed: Sun
Reported: 1-8 days
Specimen Required: Collect: Serum separator tube (SST).

Specimen Preparation: Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 0.5 mL serum to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.2 mL/allergen)

Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.

Unacceptable Conditions: Hemolyzed, icteric, or lipemic specimens.

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): After separation from cells: Ambient: 48 hours; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 1 year
Reference Interval:
Less than 5.55 mcg/mL
Interpretive Data: Values less than 2.00 mcg/mL represent absent or undetectable levels of allergen-specific IgG antibody. Values 2.00 mcg/mL and above indicate progressive increases in the relative concentration of allergen-specific IgG.

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Note: The units of measure mcg/mL and mgA/L are interchangeable. 1 mg/L = 1000 mcg/1000 mL
CPT Code(s): 86001
Cross References: Apis mellifera (Allergen, Insects and Venom, Honeybee IgG) , Insect (Allergen, Insects and Venom, Honeybee IgG)