Allergen, Epidermals and Animal Proteins, Cat Dander

Casandra

Casandra Test Code AR34833Version 1 (DRAFT)

Performing Lab

Lab ARUP LaboratoriesLab Test ID 0055006CPT Code 86003

Allergen, Epidermals and Animal Proteins, Cat Dander

Also known as: CATEPI

Clinical Use

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Use

This test is used to detect allergen-specific IgE antibodies to cat dander, which can help diagnose allergic reactions in patients who have symptoms of allergy particularly related to feline exposure. It assists in identifying individuals with a sensitization to cat allergens which might manifest as respiratory allergies or skin reactions. It is important for making informed clinical decisions regarding patient management and therapeutic interventions for allergy symptoms.

Special Instructions

Multiple patient encounters should be avoided to reduce variability in results. It is crucial to ensure proper specimen collection and handling, and all relevant allergen specimens should be collected following the 'Allergen Specimen Collection Instructions'.

Limitations

This assay measures the concentration of IgE antibodies specific to cat dander, but it might not directly correlate with clinical symptoms or in vivo reactivity. Low levels of IgE (0.10-0.34 kU/L) have undetermined clinical relevance and should be interpreted in conjunction with the patient’s clinical history and other diagnostic tests. False negatives can occur, and a negative result does not definitively rule out cat allergen sensitivity or the risk of anaphylaxis.

Test Details

New York Approved