ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Allergen, Latex Specific IgE Panel by RIA : 0092580

Mnemonic: LATEX RIA

Methodology: Quantitative Radioimmunoassay
Performed: Varies
Reported: 3-14 days
Specimen Required: Collect: Plain red or serum separator tube.

Specimen Preparation: Transfer 2 mL serum to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min 1 mL)

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

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): After separation from cells: Ambient: 1 month; Refrigerated: 1 month; Frozen: 1 year
Reference Interval:
By report
Note: Panel includes: Ammoniated latex (AL), non-ammoniated (buffered) latex (NAL), and glove latex extract (GL).
CPT Code(s): 86003 x3
Cross References: Ammoniated Latex (Allergen, Latex Specific IgE Panel by RIA), Buffered Latex (Allergen, Latex Specific IgE Panel by RIA), Non-Ammoniated Latex (Allergen, Latex Specific IgE Panel by RIA)