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Test Details

IgE Allergy, Enterotoxin B

General Info:

Description:

The IgE allergy and enterotoxin B test is employed to identify staphylococcal enterotoxin B (SEB). SEB, a potent superantigen, has the potential to impact the immune system, causing various infections. Healthcare professionals utilize this test for the diagnosis of toxin-mediated foodborne diseases (food poisoning). The test also aids in the diagnosis of non-menstrual toxic shock syndrome, allergic airway diseases, and ulcerative colitis.

 

Important note: Minimum volume is 1 mL and 0.5 mL for every additional allergen.

 

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: 

Serum

Container Type: 

Gold

Volume: 

0.5

Volume Unit: 

ml

Storage Condition:

02 - 08 °C

Sample Add-on Stability: 

7 Days

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