Test Code ALGAL Galactose-Alpha-1,3-Galactose (Alpha Gal) Allergen

Important Note

See Resources Section for Interpretation Guide

Collection Container/Tube:

Preferred: Serum

Acceptable: Red top

Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial

Specimen Volume: 2mL preferred, 1.5mL minimum

Collection Instructions: Centrifuge within 2 hours and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.

Specimen Type	Temperature	Time
Serum	Refrigerated (preferred)	7 days
	Frozen	90 days

Avoid multple freeze/thaw cycles.

ALGAL

Alpha Gal, IgE

Galactose-Alpha-1,3-Galactose (Alpha Gal), IGE

< 0.10 kU_a/l = Negative

Please see Interpretation Guide for additional information.

ImmunoCAP® Fluorescence Enzyme Immunoassay (FEIA)

MaineGeneral Medical Center

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