Test ID BETV2 BET v2 (Profilin), IgE, Serum
Ordering Guidance
For a listing of allergens available for testing, see Allergens - Immunoglobulin E (IgE) Antibodies.
BET v2 is also available as part of the PEANT / Peanut, IgE with Reflex to Peanut Components, IgE, Serum. This reflex test includes Ara h2, h1, h3, h6, h9, and Bet v2 (profilin) if the initial Peanut IgE test is detectable.
Specimen Required
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL for every 5 allergens requested
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send an Allergen Test Request (T236) with the specimen.
Useful For
Evaluation of patients suspected birch pollen allergy
Evaluation of patients with suspected peanut allergy
Evaluation of patients with oral allergy syndrome to other pollens or plant-based foods
Special Instructions
Method Name
Fluorescence Enzyme Immunoassay (FEIA)
Reporting Name
BET v2 (Profilin), IgE, SSpecimen Type
SerumSpecimen Minimum Volume
For 1 allergen: 0.3 mL
For more than 1 allergen: (0.05 mL x number of allergens) + 0.25 mL deadspace
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
---|---|---|---|
Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days | |
Frozen | 90 days | ||
Ambient | 7 days |
Reference Values
Class |
IgE kU/L |
Interpretation |
0 |
<0.10 |
Negative |
0/1 |
0.10-0.34 |
Borderline/Equivocal |
1 |
0.35-0.69 |
Equivocal |
2 |
0.70-3.49 |
Positive |
3 |
3.50-17.4 |
Positive |
4 |
17.5-49.9 |
Strongly positive |
5 |
50.0-99.9 |
Strongly positive |
6 |
≥100 |
Strongly positive |
Concentrations ≥0.70 kU/L (Class 2 and above) will flag as abnormally high.
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in RochesterTest Classification
This test has been cleared, approved, or is exempt by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.CPT Code Information
86008
LOINC Code Information
Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
BETV2 | BET v2 (Profilin), IgE, S | 30985-6 |
Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
BETV2 | BET v2 (Profilin), IgE, S | 30985-6 |
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday