Allergen Specific IgE (Phadia Immunocap)
Immunology and Allergy Overview / Directory
Purpose of the test
Atopic disease is common in the UK and has a variety of clinical presentations. The following is a list of the more frequently encountered conditions: food allergy, atopic eczema, asthma, seasonal rhinitis and conjunctivitis, perennial rhinitis and conjunctivitis, bee and wasp venom anaphylaxis and latex allergy.
The identification of the allergen or allergens responsible for the disease manifestation is an essential part of diagnosis and management of allergic disease.
Investigations are available for individual allergens and screening assays of mixed allergens. The available allergen panel is too numerous to list. Please contact lab as described below to discuss any unusual requirements.
Sample Requirements
2 ml freshly separated serum
Storage and Transport
Serum stored at 4ºC should be sent by 1st class post as soon as possible
Turnaround Time
Requests for in-stock allergens will be turned around within 5 working days from the time of receipt of the sample. Requests for tests against allergens not in stock will be turned around within 15 working days of receipt of sample.
Time Limit for Extra Tests
Five days
Factors affecting results or interpretation
All tests are compromised by prolonged transit times. For this reason, date of bleed and date of postage must be provided with each request.
Price
Price available on application - please contact adrianturner1@nhs.net. Discounts could be available for significant workloads.
Contacts
John Cazabon or Rosemary Ebling, Lead Biomedical Scientists
T 020 3299 1559
