Bovine Insulin-Specific IgE, Qualitative (Deprecated)
A qualitative blood test that detects IgE antibodies to bovine insulin, which may indicate an allergic response to insulin from cows.
["A positive result suggests sensitization to bovine insulin but must be interpreted with symptoms and medical history."]
Key facts at a glance
- LOINC
- 15792-5
- Short code
- Deprecated Insulin Bovine IgE RAST Ql
- Synonyms
- Deprecated Insulin Bovine IgE RAST Ql
- Category
- liver
- Sample
- serum
- Container
- Red-top tube (SST)
- Units
- N/A
- Ref low
- 10
- Ref high
- 40
- Critical range
- — – 500 N/A
- Fasting
- false
- Population
- adult
- Sex
- all
- Age range
- 18–65 years
- CPT
- 84484
- SNOMED
- 302774002
- Specimen volume
- 5 mL
- Stability
- Room temperature: 4h, Refrigerated: 24h, Frozen: 7d
- Hemolysis max
- 500
- Lipemia max
- 1000
- Icterus max
- 500
- TAT
- 4–24 hours
- Order
- routine
What is this test?
This legacy blood test checks for IgE antibodies directed against bovine insulin, the insulin produced by cows. It is an allergen-specific test rather than a measurement of insulin in the blood.
Why might I need this test?
It may be considered when a person has symptoms suggestive of an insulin allergy, particularly after exposure to bovine insulin. It can help determine whether bovine insulin is a possible allergic trigger.
How is the test performed?
A blood sample is analyzed in the laboratory for antibodies to bovine insulin. The result is reported qualitatively as positive or negative rather than as a measurement of insulin.
How do I prepare for the test?
No special preparation is usually required. Tell your clinician about any medicines you take, including antihistamines, because they may affect allergy testing; do not stop medication without medical advice.
Reference range
Adult: 10-40 U/LN/A
No special preparation required. Avoid fatty meals before the test if possible.
Clinical interpretation
How abnormal results are interpreted and what conditions they suggest.
A positive result indicates that IgE antibodies to bovine insulin are present, suggesting immune sensitization to bovine insulin. This does not by itself confirm that bovine insulin causes the person's symptoms. Interpretation should consider the timing of symptoms, exposure history, and allergy testing performed by a qualified clinician.
Short name
Bovine insulin IgE test
Frequently asked questions
Does this test measure the amount of insulin in my blood?
What does a positive result mean?
Why is this test marked as deprecated?
Sources
- 1
- 2Lab Tests OnlineSource
- 3
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