Test Code SESPF Sesame Seed, IgE, with Reflex to Sesame Seed Component, IgE, Serum
Ordering Guidance
For a listing of allergens available for testing, see Allergens - Immunoglobulin E (IgE) Antibodies
Specimen Required
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 0.6 mL
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.
Useful For
Evaluating patients with suspected sesame seed allergy
Reflex Tests
Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
---|---|---|---|
SESPR | Sesame Seed Component, IgE, S | No | No |
Testing Algorithm
Testing begins with analysis of total sesame seed IgE. If the sesame seed total IgE result is negative (<0.10 kU/L), testing is complete.
If the sesame seed total IgE result is 0.10 kU/L or more, then sesame seed component (Ses i 1) testing will be performed at an additional charge.
Special Instructions
Method Name
Fluorescent Enzyme Immunoassay (FEIA)
Reporting Name
Sesame Seed Component Reflex, SSpecimen Type
SerumSpecimen Minimum Volume
0.4 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
---|---|---|---|
Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days | |
Frozen | 90 days |
Reference Values
Class |
IgE kU/L |
Interpretation |
0 |
<0.10 |
Negative |
0/1 |
0.10-0.34 |
Borderline/equivocal |
1 |
0.35-0.69 |
Equivocal |
2 |
0.70-3.49 |
Positive |
3 |
3.50-17.4 |
Positive |
4 |
17.5-49.9 |
Strongly positive |
5 |
50.0-99.9 |
Strongly positive |
6 |
≥100 |
Strongly positive |
Concentrations of 0.70 kU/L or more (class 2 and above) will flag as abnormally high.
Reference values apply to all ages.
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Report Available
Same day/1 to 3 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in RochesterTest Classification
This test has been cleared, approved, or is exempt by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.CPT Code Information
86003
LOINC Code Information
Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
SESPF | Sesame Seed Component Reflex, S | 6242-2 |
Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
SESA1 | Sesame Seed, IgE, S | 6242-2 |