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HelpTest ID FWFHG Venom W-F Hornet IgG
Specimen Required
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Red top
Acceptable: Serum gel
Submission Container/tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL Serum
Collection Instructions:
1. Centrifuge and aliquot 0.5 mL of serum into a plastic vial.
2. Send refrigerated.
Method Name
Phadia ImmunoCAP
Reporting Name
WF Hornet IgGSpecimen Type
SerumSpecimen Minimum Volume
See Specimen Required
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 28 days |
| Frozen | 365 days | |
| Ambient | 7 days |
Reference Values
>3.5 mcg/mL
Venom IgG Reference Values: 1.0-3.5 mcg/mL
Low venom IgG indicating a significant reaction risk. 3.5-6.0 mcg/mL
Moderate level of venom IgG that may be associated from serious sting reactions(J Clin Immun.1983;6:172) >6.0 mcg/mL
Elevated venom IgG usually associated with protection from serious sting reactions(J Clin Immun.1983;6:172)
The interpretative guidelines have been adapted from Golden et al. (JACI. 1992;90:386-393).
The test method used is the Phadia ImmunoCAP IgG assay, which has been recalibrated to correlate with the venom IgG assay referenced above.
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Report Available
2 to 7 daysPerforming Laboratory
Eurofins ViracorTest Classification
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Viracor Eurofins. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.CPT Code Information
86001
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| FWFHG | WF Hornet IgG | 49745-3 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| Z3564 | Venom W-F Hornet (D-maculata) IgG | 49745-3 |