Porcine Insulin-Specific IgE, Total
Measures total IgE antibodies directed against porcine (pig) insulin to help evaluate a possible immediate allergic reaction to animal-derived insulin.
["Detectable porcine insulin-specific IgE indicates sensitization to porcine insulin and may support a diagnosis of insulin allergy."]
Key facts at a glance
- LOINC
- 61276-2
- Short code
- Insulin Porcine IgE/IgE total %
- Synonyms
- Insulin Porcine IgE/IgE total %
- Category
- hormone
- Sample
- serum
- Container
- Red-top tube (SST)
- Units
- N/A
- Ref low
- 2.6
- Ref high
- 24.9
- Fasting
- false
- Population
- adult
- Sex
- all
- Age range
- 18–65 years
- CPT
- 83525
- SNOMED
- 413618004
- 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 blood test measures IgE antibodies directed against porcine, or pig-derived, insulin. It helps determine whether an immediate allergic reaction to porcine insulin may be immune-mediated.
Why might I need this test?
Your clinician may order this test if you developed hives, wheezing, swelling, or another sudden allergic-type reaction after receiving porcine insulin. It may also be used when evaluating reactions to animal-derived insulin products.
How is the test performed?
A blood sample is collected and tested in a laboratory for antibodies specific to porcine insulin. The result is reported as a measured antibody level or according to the laboratory's testing method.
How do I prepare for the test?
This test usually does not require fasting. Tell your clinician about any insulin products you have used, recent allergic symptoms, and other allergies, because this information may affect interpretation.
Reference range
Fasting: 2.6-24.9 μIU/mLN/A
No special preparation usually required. Stay well hydrated. Inform your healthcare provider of all medications and supplements you are taking.
Clinical interpretation
How abnormal results are interpreted and what conditions they suggest.
Detectable porcine insulin-specific IgE indicates immune sensitization to porcine insulin and, together with a compatible clinical history, may support insulin allergy. An undetectable result makes an IgE-mediated reaction less likely but does not completely exclude allergy. Results should be interpreted by a clinician because antibody levels alone do not prove that a specific reaction will occur.
Short name
Porcine insulin IgE
Frequently asked questions
Does this test show whether I am allergic to human insulin?
What symptoms can suggest an insulin allergy?
Can I continue my insulin while awaiting the result?
Sources
- 1
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