LOINC display name : Galactose-alpha-1,3-galactose (Alpha-Gal) IgE Qn (S);
LOINC long common name : Galactose-alpha-1,3-galactose (Alpha-Gal) IgE Ab [Units/volume] in Serum;
LOINC short name : Alpha-Gal IgE Qn;
LOINC description : Galactose-alpha-1,3-galactose (Alpha-Gal) IgE test may be used to help diagnose allergic
responses to meat allergens in patients with a delayed onset of symptoms, such as
anaphylactic reactions, 3 to 6 hours after eating beef, pork and/or lamb. IgE to Alpha-Gal
is the likely cause of anaphylactic reactions. Results are calibrated against total
IgE standards from WHO Reference 75/502 to generate results in kilounits (kU) of IgE.;
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