Yellow Jacket (i3) IgE
Quest Diagnostics
Sample type: Serum
Requires fasting: No
Phlebotomy required
Details
This test measures the body's allergic response to yellow jacket venom by assessing the level of specific IgE antibodies in the serum.
- Yellow jacket (i3) IgE
Estimated days for results: Results should be available in 2 - 5 business days after the sample is collected
Yellow Jacket (i3) IgE
This test measures the body's allergic response to yellow jacket venom by assessing the level of specific IgE antibodies in the serum. It's crucial for diagnosing yellow jacket venom allergies and guiding appropriate treatment strategies.
This test measures the body's allergic response to yellow jacket venom by assessing the level of specific IgE antibodies in the serum. It's crucial for diagnosing yellow jacket venom allergies and guiding appropriate treatment strategies.
What patients is this test right for?
This test is particularly recommended for individuals who have experienced allergic reactions to insect stings, showing symptoms such as:
- Skin reactions, including hives and itching
- Swelling at the sting site or around the eyes and lips
- Difficulty breathing or wheezing
- Dizziness or a sharp drop in blood pressure
- Nausea or vomiting
What type of sample is required for this test?
0.3 mL serum.
A small blood sample is needed.
A small blood sample is needed.
Test Resources
For more information on understanding your test results, visit the provided resources or consult with your healthcare provider.
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
Specimen
- Preferred Specimen(s): 0.3 mL serum
- Alternative: NA
- Minimum Volume: 0.15 mL
- Collection Instructions: NA
Storage and shipping instructions
- 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
