Test: Serum IgE Test - Trees - White Oak

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Background/Purpose

Oaks, making up the genus Quercus, are abundant hardy trees of deciduous forests in North America, Europe, and Asia. Oaks are generally classified into 1 of 2 types, White or Red. Among species, the White oak (Quercus alba) is the most common. Oak pollen is a major cause of allergic rhinitis and asthma.

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 IgE Test - White Oak

Criteria

• Low reading on scale

Measurement

LOINC Code

6189-5

Scale/Grading

selection range; grade - LOINC ID
Option - Value option selection range; grade - LOINC IDNegative < 0.01 ; Pass - LA6111-4Equivocal-Low between 0.1-0.31 ; Fail - LA6112-2Low between 0.32-0.55 ; Fail - LA6113-0Moderate between 0.56-1.4 ; Fail - LA6114-8High between 1.4-3.9 ; Fail - LA6115-5Very High between 3.91-19 ; Fail - LA10137-0Extremely High > 19 ; Fail - LA10138-8