- Test Name
- Allergen Specific IgE Latex
- Aliases
- K82; Latex IgE
- Provincial Mnemonic
- LATE
- LOINC Test Code
- 6158-0
- Description and Primary Use
- Concern for latex allergy or progressive disease unresponsive to medical therapy (eg, sinusitis, asthma). Latex sensitive patients may react also to some fruits, such as banana, kiwi, avocado, papaya
- Reorder interval
- 360 Days
- TAT
- 2 Days
- Test Cost
- $11.90
- Tier
- 2 - Conditional/Restricted Access (See Ordering Requirements)
- Ordering Requirements (Restrictions / Conditions)
Approval requires test order:
1) By Allergist/Immunologist; or
2) Completed LTSA Form. Restriction to less than three different allergens.
Enter test name (and/or Provincial Mnemonic) into Test(s) to be performed section on the LTSA Form. Direct questions on how to order test to Specimen Dispatch (709-777-2373).
- Required Consultations
- N/A
- Algorithms and Guidelines
- Special Patient Preparation
None
- Special Collection / Transport / Processing Requirements
No Special Requirements
- Criteria for Rejection
Please see Special Collection/Transport/Processing requirements reject if these are not met
- Laboratory Service Area
- Clinical Chemistry
- Performing Laboratory / Site
- Referred out of province
- Last Updated
- 07-May-19