Chickenmeatigeigetotal
This blood test measures IgE antibodies to chicken meat to help diagnose a food allergy.
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Key facts at a glance
- LOINC
- 40843-5
- Short code
- CHKNIGE
- Synonyms
- Chicken Meat IgE/IgE total %
- Category
- cardiac
- Sample
- serum
- Container
- Serum separator tube (SST) or plain red top tube
- Units
- N/A
- Ref low
- 0.35
- Ref high
- 100
- Critical range
- — – 10000 N/A
- Fasting
- false
- Population
- adult
- Sex
- all
- Age range
- 0–120 years
- Method
- Immunoassay (CAP-FEIA or equivalent)
- CPT
- 86003 (per allergen), 82781 (total IgE)
- SNOMED
- 424158006
- Specimen volume
- 1-2 mL serum minimum
- Stability
- Room temperature: 24 hours; Refrigerated (2-8°C): 5-7 days; Frozen (-20°C or below): 30 days
- Hemolysis max
- 50
- Lipemia max
- 40
- Icterus max
- 40
- TAT
- 24–72 hours
- Order
- routine
What is this test?
The Chicken Meat IgE Antibody test is a blood test that measures the level of immunoglobulin E (IgE) antibodies specific to chicken meat in your blood. IgE is an antibody that your immune system produces when it reacts to a perceived threat, such as an allergen. This test helps determine if you have an allergic reaction to chicken meat.
How is the test performed?
A healthcare professional will draw a small blood sample from a vein in your arm. The blood is then sent to a laboratory for analysis. The test measures both specific IgE antibodies to chicken meat and total IgE levels in your serum. You do not need to fast or make any special preparations before this test.
What do the results mean?
Results are typically reported as a numerical value (kU/L) or as a class (0-6) indicating the level of IgE antibodies detected. Higher values suggest a stronger allergic response. Your doctor will interpret these results along with your symptoms and medical history to determine if you have a chicken meat allergy.
Are there any risks?
The risks are minimal and similar to any routine blood draw, including slight bruising, bleeding, or infection at the puncture site. Some people may feel lightheaded during or after the blood draw.
Reference range
Chicken meat specific IgE: < 0.35 kU/L (Negative); 0.35-0.69 kU/L (Low positive); 0.70-3.49 kU/L (Moderate positive); 3.50-17.49 kU/L (High positive); >= 17.50 kU/L (Very high positive). Total IgE: Age-dependent reference range, typically 0-100 kU/L for adults.N/A
No fasting required. Inform laboratory of current medications including antihistamines, corticosteroids, and immunosuppressants as these may affect results. Recent allergic reactions or allergen exposure should be documented.
Clinical interpretation
How abnormal results are interpreted and what conditions they suggest.
◆Associated findings1
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to avoid chicken before this test?
Can this test predict the severity of my allergy?
Is a positive result definitive for chicken allergy?
How long does it take to get results?
Sources
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