IgE (Total)
Immunology
Sample and container requirements
Serum
Minimum volume required
1mL serum
Special requirements
None
Patient preparation
None
Sample viability
Turnaround time
Up to 7 days
Reference range
Age related normal range. Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology 2014;133(2):589-90 (table II)
Clinical guidance
Total IgE is commonly elevated in atopy (e.g. eczema, asthma), allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis, parasitic infections, certain inflammatory diseases, and rarely in haematological disorders or primary immunodeficiency.
Notes
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This information was last updated on 19 August 2026