Soybean Digestive Tryptase (Serum or Plasma)
This test measures the enzyme tryptase, which can be elevated in certain inflammatory or allergic conditions involving digestive enzymes from soybeans. It may be used in specialized diagnostic contexts, such as assessing reactions to soy-based products or specific enzyme-related disorders.
["This test helps evaluate enzyme activity related to soy digestion, though its clinical use is rare and typically reserved for specialized medical scenarios."]
Key facts at a glance
- LOINC
- 21104-5
- Short code
- Deprecated Soybean dust IgE RAST Ql
- Synonyms
- Deprecated Soybean dust IgE RAST Ql
- Category
- glucose
- 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 Tryptase (Soybean Digestive)?
Tryptase is an enzyme produced by certain cells in the body, including those involved in allergic reactions or digestive processes. In this test, the focus is on tryptase derived from soybeans, which may be studied in research or niche clinical settings for enzyme function or allergic responses to soy products.
Why Might This Test Be Ordered?
This test is not commonly performed in routine clinical practice. It may be considered in cases where soy-based products are suspected of causing unusual enzyme-related reactions, or as part of advanced studies on digestive enzyme pathways. Your healthcare provider would discuss the specific reason if this test is recommended.
How Is the Sample Collected?
A blood sample is drawn from a vein, typically in the arm. The blood is then separated into serum or plasma for testing. This process is standard for most blood tests and is generally safe but may cause a slight bruise or discomfort at the injection site.
What Are Possible Results?
Results are expressed in arbitrary units concentration (ucnc) and may vary based on the method used. Elevated levels might suggest abnormal enzyme activity related to soy digestion, but interpretation requires clinical correlation with symptoms and other tests. Reference ranges are not widely established for this specific test.
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.
Clinical Significance
Short name
Tryptase (Soybean Digestive)
Frequently asked questions
What does a high or low result mean?
How long does it take to get results?
Can I eat or drink anything before this test?
Sources
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