UW Hospital and Clinics Lab Test Directory
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Galactose-alpha-1,3-galactose (Alpha-Gal) IgE
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| Test Code(s): |
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MISC/RMISC
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| CPT Code(s): |
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86003
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Testing will be sent to an approved reference laboratory.
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Specimen Requirements
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Blood
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Preferred: Red top
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Preferred: 4 mL
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Serum
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Preferred: 1 mL
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| Specimen Processing: |
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Refrigerate serum
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| Specimen Transport: |
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Transport specimen to UWHC Core Laboratory (B4/220).
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| Outreach Specimen Transport: |
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Transport with coolant pack if coming from outreach location.
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| Unacceptable Criteria: |
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Lipemic samples may lead to rejection
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Interpretation
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