Sole (rf337) IgE
Quest Diagnostics
Sample type: Serum
Requires fasting: No
Phlebotomy required
Details
In patients suffering from extrinsic asthma, hay fever or atopic eczema, symptoms develop immediately after exposure to specific allergens. This immediate (atopic or anaphylactic) type of allergy is a function of a special type of serum antibody which belongs to the IgE class of immunoglobulins.
- Sole (rf337) IgE
Estimated days for results: Results should be available in 2 - 5 business days after the sample is collected
This test is crucial for individuals experiencing symptoms of extrinsic asthma, hay fever, or atopic eczema right after being exposed to certain allergens. These immediate reactions are due to a specific type of antibody known as IgE, which plays a significant role in allergic responses.
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
