Specimen Collection

3.5 mL SST Serum (Preferred)

4 mL EDTA Plasma

4 mL Heparin Plasma

4 mL Plain Serum

2 mL Paediatric Microsample Serum
Turnaround Time: Between 1 day and 3 days
Assay Method

ImmunoCAP250 FEIA

Diagnostic Use and Interpretation

• alpha-Gal is beneficial in the diagnosis of delayed reactions to red meat.
• alpha-Gal may be beneficial in the diagnosis of delayed rections to red meat derived gelatin.
• alpha-Gal may be beneficial in elucidating the allergen responsible in patients initially diagnosed as having 'idiopathic' anaphylaxis or urticaria.

Contact Information

For further information contact the laboratory (09) 307 4949 ext 22000 or:

Associate Professor Rohan Ameratunga , Immunopathologist: Locator 93-5724

Or the LabPLUS Immunology Team

Last updated at 13:58:14 26/04/2019