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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.

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This information was last updated on 19 August 2026