Yellow Jacket-Specific IgE Antibody, Serum — RAST, Qualitative (Deprecated)
A qualitative blood test that detects IgE antibodies to yellow jacket venom, which may indicate an allergic sensitization.
["A positive result suggests your immune system is sensitized to yellow jacket venom, but it does not by itself confirm a severe allergy."]
Key facts at a glance
- LOINC
- 16082-0
- Short code
- Deprecated Yellow Jacket IgE RAST Ql
- Synonyms
- Deprecated Yellow Jacket IgE RAST Ql
- Category
- liver
- Sample
- serum
- Container
- Red-top tube (SST)
- Units
- N/A
- Ref low
- 10
- Ref high
- 40
- Critical range
- — – 10000 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 test looks for yellow jacket-specific IgE antibodies in your blood. IgE is an immune-system protein that can form in response to insect venom. This RAST-based test is reported as qualitative, meaning it is detected or not detected.
Why might I need this test?
Your clinician may order this test after a yellow jacket sting to help evaluate a possible insect-venom allergy. It may be considered when there was a large reaction, symptoms affecting more than one body system, or a need to assess risk before future stings.
How is the test performed?
A blood sample is collected and tested for antibodies against yellow jacket venom using a RAST or another laboratory method that measures allergen-specific IgE. Because this test is deprecated, the laboratory may use an alternative method while reporting the result qualitatively.
How do I prepare for the test?
No fasting is usually required for this blood test. Tell your clinician about any prior insect stings, allergic symptoms, medication changes, and recent immunotherapy, and follow any instructions provided by the testing laboratory.
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.
◆Associated findings1
Short name
Yellow jacket-specific IgE
Frequently asked questions
Does a positive result mean I will have a severe reaction to a future sting?
Does a negative result rule out a yellow jacket allergy?
Why is this test described as deprecated?
Sources
- 1
- 2Lab Tests OnlineSource
- 3
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