Allergen, Food, Chickpea (Garbanzo Bean) IgE

Casandra

Casandra Test Code AR14022Version 1 (DRAFT)

Performing Lab

Lab ARUP LaboratoriesLab Test ID 0055200CPT Code 86003

Allergen, Food, Chickpea (Garbanzo Bean) IgE

Also known as: CHICKPEA

Clinical Use

Order Test

Use

This test measures the level of IgE antibodies specific to chickpea (garbanzo bean) proteins. The results help in assessing the allergic sensitization to chickpeas, potentially indicating susceptibility to allergic reactions upon ingestion. Although the test detects the presence of allergen-specific IgE antibodies, the concentrations may not always correlate with the severity of allergic reactions. It is crucial to interpret the test results along with the patient's clinical history and other diagnostic findings to assess the risk of clinical allergy, as the presence of specific IgE can indicate sensitization rather than definite allergy.

Special Instructions

Avoid multiple patient encounters during sample collection. Separate serum from cells within 2 hours and transfer to the appropriate transport tube. For multiple allergen orders, refer to the Allergen Specimen Collection Instructions on the ARUP website.

Limitations

The concentration of allergen-specific IgE antibodies may not directly correlate with the severity of clinical response in case of allergen exposure. Moreover, a negative test doesn't rule out the possibility of clinical allergy or anaphylaxis. IgE levels between 0.10-0.34 kU/L are for specialist use, as their clinical significance is undetermined. Results must be correlated with the patient's clinical history and potential in vivo reactivity upon allergen challenge.

Test Details

FDA Approved