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IgE to Allergen Components (Component resolved Diagnostics, CRD) including
ISAC
Peanut, Hazelnut, Eggs, Insect Venom, Latex, Wheat
We offer a service for IgE to various purified allergen components, either
as individual components associated with a specific allergen or as a 112
allergen array (ISAC). The indications for CRD testing are when
there is no good history to determine the significance of a weak positive IgE
result or skin prick test to a conventional allergen extract. The
presence of IgE to certain components is associated with a higher risk of
systemic reactions than to others.
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Download information leaflet here...
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Test:
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Component Resolved Diagnostics
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Laboratory
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Immunology Laboratory |
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Specimen Type:
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Serum or Plasma |
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Storage:
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If samples have to be stored prior to dispatch, please keep at 4°C |
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Posting Details:
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Room temperature |
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Posting Address:
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Department of Immunology, City Hospital, Dudley Road, Birmingham, B18 7QH |
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Clinical Use:
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Determine the clinical significance of certain positive IgE or skin prick
tests |
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Advantages:
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Discriminates IgE directed against clinically significant /"high risk"
proteins from false positive "low risk" proteins |
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Turnaround:
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3 working days for individual components
3 weeks for ISAC® |
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External QA Scheme:
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UK NEQAS for specific IgE |
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CPA Accredited Lab/Test:
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Full accreditation |
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Key Contact:
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Shabir Rajpar
Email:
info@cityassays.org.uk
Tel: 0121 507 4258 |
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Clinical Lead for this Assay:
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Dr Sadia Noorani
Tel: 0121 507 5157 |
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