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