IgE (Total)
Immunoglobulin E (IgE) is the antibody isotype associated with atopy. It mediates mast cell degranulation through specific receptors.
| Tube | Serum Gel |
|---|---|
| ID | 12756 |
| Availability | Weekdays |
| Additional Information | Total IgE levels are elevated in atopic eczema, allergic asthma, allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis, invasive heleminthiasis and some forms of immunodeficiency. Measurement of total IgE levels is not essential in the diagnosis of allergy. The level of IgE does not correlate well with the severity of allergic symptoms |
| Turn Around | 7 days |
| Send to | Leeds General Infirmary Clinical Immunology Old Medical School Great George Street Leeds LS1 3EX |
| Collection Con | No restrictions |
| Frequency | Daily |
| Sample REQ | Blood |
| Ref. Range (Male) | See reference range note |
| Ref. Range (Female) | See reference range note |
| Ref. Range (Paed) | See reference range note |
| Ref. Range Notes | Age related normal ranges (Ku/L): Birth - Day 7 = 0 - 5; Day 7 to Week 12 = 0 - 11; Week 12 to Year 1 = 0 - 29; Year 1 to 5 = 0 - 52; Year 5 to 10 = 0 - 63; Year 10 to 15 = 0 - 75; Year 15 to Adult = 1 - 120 |
| Units | ku/L |
| IP Acute TAT | - Contact Laboratory |
| IP Routine TAT | 7 days |
| GP Acute TAT | - Contact Laboratory |
| GP Routine TAT | 7 days |
| Telepath | IGE1L |
| ICE Codes | IIGE |
