Test: Serum IgE Test - Cow's Milk

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Background/Purpose

Cow's milk allergy is a common diagnosis in infants and children. It characteristically presents as an allergic reaction to the protein found in cow’s milk. Cow's milk allergy manifests as a variety of symptoms and signs which commonly develop in infants and can regress by the age of 6. It can be a source of parental and family stress due to a milk-free diet and can lead to a subsequent nutritional deficiency if not treated appropriately.

Procedure

A blood sample is obtained from the patient, typically from a venipuncture.
The sample is stored in a red cap vile.
Testing is performed in a lab using an ELISA analyzer or similar technology.
Performed: Bilaterally

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Serum specific Serum IgE Test - Cow's Milk

Criteria

• Low reading on scale

Measurement

k/UL

LOINC Code

7258-7

Scale/Grading

selection range; grade - LOINC ID
Option - Value option selection range; grade - LOINC IDNegative = k/UL ; Pass - Equivocal = k/UL ; Pass - Low = k/UL ; Fail - Moderate = k/UL ; Fail - High = k/UL ; Fail - Very High = k/UL ; Fail -