Test Code HRSPF Horse Dander, IgE with Reflex to Horse Dander Component, IgE, Serum
Ordering Guidance
For a listing of allergens available for testing, see Allergens - Immunoglobulin E (IgE) Antibodies
Specimen Required
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 0.6 mL
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.
Useful For
Evaluating patients with suspected horse dander allergy
Reflex Tests
Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
---|---|---|---|
HRSPR | Horse Dander Component, IgE, S | No | No |
Testing Algorithm
Testing begins with analysis of total horse dander IgE. If horse dander total IgE is negative (<0.10 kU/L), testing is complete.
If horse dander total IgE is 0.10 kU/L or more, then horse dander component (Equ c 1) testing is performed at an additional charge.
Special Instructions
Method Name
Fluorescent Enzyme Immunoassay (FEIA)
Reporting Name
Horse Dander Component Reflex, SSpecimen Type
SerumSpecimen Minimum Volume
0.4 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
---|---|---|---|
Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days | |
Frozen | 90 days |
Reject Due To
Gross hemolysis | OK |
Gross lipemia | OK |
Gross icterus | OK |
Reference Values
Class |
IgE kU/L |
Interpretation |
0 |
<0.10 |
Negative |
0/1 |
0.10-0.34 |
Borderline/equivocal |
1 |
0.35-0.69 |
Equivocal |
2 |
0.70-3.49 |
Positive |
3 |
3.50-17.4 |
Positive |
4 |
17.5-49.9 |
Strongly positive |
5 |
50.0-99.9 |
Strongly positive |
6 |
≥100 |
Strongly positive |
Concentrations of 0.70 kU/L or more (class 2 and above) will flag as abnormally high.
Reference values apply to all ages.
Interpretation
When detectable total horse dander IgE antibody is present (≥0.10 IgE kUa/L), additional specific component IgE antibody testing will be performed. If the specific allergenic horse dander component IgE is detectable (≥0.10 IgE kUa/L), an interpretative report will be provided.
When the sample is negative for total horse dander IgE antibody (<0.10 IgE kUa/L), additional testing for specific horse dander component IgE antibodies will not be performed. Negative IgE results for total horse dander antibody may indicate a lack of sensitization to potential horse dander allergenic components.
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Report Available
Same day/1 to 3 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in RochesterTest Classification
This test has been cleared, approved, or is exempt by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.CPT Code Information
86003
LOINC Code Information
Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
HRSPF | Horse Dander Component Reflex, S | 6143-2 |
Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
HORS1 | Horse Dander, IgE, S | 6143-2 |
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send an Allergen Test Request (T236) with the specimen.