Pumpkin (f225) IgE
Quest Diagnostics
Sample type: Serum
Requires fasting: No
Phlebotomy required
Details
This test measures the body's immune response to pumpkin, indicating an allergy to pumpkin. By analyzing a small serum sample, it identifies the presence of Immunoglobulin E (IgE) antibodies that react to pumpkin, which are markers for this specific allergy.
- Pumpkin (f225) ige
Estimated days for results: Results should be available in 2 - 5 business days after the sample is collected
This test measures the body's immune response to pumpkin, indicating if you have an allergy to pumpkin. By analyzing a small serum sample, it identifies the presence of Immunoglobulin E (IgE) antibodies that react to pumpkin, which are markers for this specific allergy.
Symptoms can include:
- Itchy or tingling mouth
- Swelling of the lips, face, tongue, or throat
- Hives
- Difficulty breathing
- Stomach pain, vomiting, or diarrhea
What type of sample is required for this test?
A small blood sample is needed.
2–5 business days
Blood Draw Options with Fullscript
Fullscript offers several convenient phlebotomy options to complete your lab testing:
Quest Diagnostics Patient Service Centers (PSC)
- Location: Visit a nearby Quest Diagnostics Patient Service Center.
- Cost: $10 sample collection fee (paid during lab order checkout).
- Scheduling: Schedule your appointment here. Appointments are recommended to reduce wait times. Walk-ins are accepted, but may experience delays. Aim to arrive 10 minutes before your appointment.
- Collection Instructions:
- Bring a valid ID.
- Bring your digital or printed requisition form, available in the Labs tab of your Fullscript account.
- Check-in: Scan the QR code from your confirmation email or follow kiosk instructions.
- More Info: Quest Diagnostics blood draw guide
Getlabs Mobile Phlebotomy
- Location: Sample collection at your home or office.
- Cost: $85 sample collection fee (paid during lab order checkout).
- Availability: Available in most locations – enter your ZIP code during checkout to confirm.
- Scheduling: Schedule your appointment here through your Fullscript account.
- Collection Instructions:
- Have your digital or printed requisition form and valid ID ready.
- Your phlebotomist will contact you by phone to coordinate arrival.
- More Info: Getlabs blood draw guide
- Preferred Specimen(s): 0.3 mL serum
- Alternative: NA
- Minimum Volume: 0.15 mL
- Collection Instructions: NA
- Transport Container: Serum separator tube (SST)
- Transport Temperature: Room Temperature
- Specimen Stability:
- Room temperature: 14 days
- Refrigerated: 14 days
- Frozen: 30 days
- Reject Criteria: NA
State restrictions:
Patient can't order this test if they are located in Hawaii, Puerto Rico, New Jersey, New York, or Rhode Island
