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Please note that 0.2 ml of whole blood is required for each allergen requested.  This may limit the number of allergens tested from a paediatric tube.

Each allergen must be specified.

 

Alternate names:
Allergy IgE Antibodies, Allergy testing, Specific IgE Testing For Allergens. SIgE
Laboratory:
Referred Test
Test Code:
RAST
Specimen types:
Serum
Container types:
Serum tube with gelSerum tube with gel
Collection Instructions:
Transport specimen at Room Temperature to lab

0.2ml of blood required for each allergen.

Blood collection: still can be done after skin allergy testing.

 

Notes:

Specify each allergen required.

Frequency:
Weekly
Result Turnaround Time:
7-10 days
Laboratory Use Only
Storage Instructions:

IgG 96 Food Allergy test is not a RAST test  It is performed at  Australian Clinical Labs.This test is NOT rebatable and costs approx  $260.

 

External Laboratory:
Melbourne Pathology
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