Bcinereaigeigetotal
This blood test measures specific IgE antibodies to Botrytis cinerea (gray mold fungus) and total IgE levels to help diagnose mold-related allergies.
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Key facts at a glance
- LOINC
- 61231-7
- Short code
- BOTRYTIS
- Synonyms
- B cinerea IgE/IgE total %
- Category
- chemistry
- Sample
- serum
- Container
- Serum separator tube (SST) or red-top tube
- Units
- N/A
- Ref low
- 0
- Ref high
- 0.35
- Fasting
- false
- Population
- adult
- Sex
- all
- Age range
- 18–65 years
- Method
- Immunoassay (Fluorescent Enzyme Immunoassay / FEIA)
- CPT
- 86003
- SNOMED
- 39579001
- Specimen volume
- 1.0 mL serum
- Stability
- Stable for 7 days at 2-8°C; for longer storage, freeze at -20°C or below for up to 1 year. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
- Hemolysis max
- 500
- Lipemia max
- 1000
- Icterus max
- 500
- TAT
- 24–72 hours
- Order
- routine
What is this test?
The Botrytis cinerea IgE test is a blood test that measures two things: (1) specific IgE antibodies to Botrytis cinerea, a fungus commonly known as gray mold or noble rot, and (2) total IgE levels in your blood. Botrytis cinerea is a widespread plant pathogen that affects many crops and can be found in gardens, greenhouses, and agricultural settings.
How is the test performed?
A healthcare professional will draw a small blood sample from a vein in your arm. The sample is then sent to a laboratory for analysis. No special preparation, such as fasting, is typically required before this test.
What do the results mean?
Positive results for Botrytis cinerea-specific IgE indicate that you may have an allergy to this mold. Elevated total IgE levels may suggest an allergic condition or other immune-related issues. Your doctor will interpret these results along with your symptoms and medical history to make an accurate diagnosis.
Reference range
Class 0: <0.35 kU/L (Negative); Class 1: 0.35-0.70 kU/L (Equivocal); Class 2: 0.71-3.50 kU/L (Positive); Class 3: 3.51-17.50 kU/L (Positive); Class 4: 17.51-50.00 kU/L (Strongly Positive); Class 5: 50.01-100.00 kU/L (Strongly Positive); Class 6: >100.00 kU/L (Strongly Positive)N/A
No fasting required. Patient should inform the laboratory of any current antihistamine or corticosteroid use, as these medications may affect IgE antibody levels and test interpretation.
Clinical interpretation
How abnormal results are interpreted and what conditions they suggest.
◆Associated findings1
Frequently asked questions
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Sources
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