Allergen, Inhalants, IHC Western Allergy Panel
Also known as: WEST PRO
Use
This test is intended to measure specific IgE antibodies related to inhalant allergens. The detection and quantification of specific IgE antibodies can aid in the diagnosis of allergic diseases. The correlation of the test results with clinical history and in vivo reactivity to specific allergens is essential for accurate diagnosis and management of allergic conditions. The test may be used to confirm sensitization to various inhalant allergens, such as animal dander, pollen, molds, dust mites, and others.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
This test was developed by ARUP Laboratories but has not been cleared or approved by the US FDA. It is performed in a CLIA-certified laboratory and is intended for clinical purposes. While increasing IgE concentrations may be reflective of increasing allergen-specific IgE levels, they do not necessarily correlate with clinical symptoms or skin testing results. A negative test does not exclude clinical allergy or anaphylaxis. Results between 0.10-0.34 kU/L are undetermined in terms of clinical relevance and should be interpreted by specialists.
Methodology
Immunoassay (Fluorescent Enzyme Immunoassay)
Biomarkers
LOINC Codes
- 19113-0 - IgE SerPl-aCnc
- 6232-3 - Marsh Elder IgE Qn
- 6020-2 - A alternata IgE Qn
- 7155-5 - Boxelder IgE Qn
- 6833-8 - Cat Dander IgE Qn
- 6178-8 - Mt Juniper IgE Qn
- 6090-5 - Cottonwood IgE Qn
- 6118-4 - Firebush IgE Qn
- 7604-2 - Cmn pigweed IgE Qn
- 6234-9 - Saltwort IgE Qn
- 6286-9 - Wormwood IgE Qn
- 6265-3 - Timothy IgE Qn
- 6275-2 - West Ragweed IgE Qn
- 31161-3 - Epid Allerg Mix73 IgE Qn
- 6075-6 - C herbarum IgE Qn
- 6109-3 - White Elm IgE Qn
- 6189-5 - White Oak IgE Qn
- 6152-3 - Johnson grass IgE Qn
- 6110-1 - Engl plantain IgE Qn
- 15283-5 - Silver Birch IgE Qn
- 6143-2 - Horse Dander IgE Qn
- 6025-1 - A fumgtus IgE Qn
- 6096-2 - D pteronyss IgE Qn
- 6095-4 - D farinae IgE Qn
- 6041-8 - Bermuda grass IgE Qn
- 6278-6 - White Ash IgE Qn
- 6212-5 - P notatum IgE Qn
- 6285-1 - Willow IgE Qn
- 15285-0 - London Plane IgE Qn
- 33982-0 - Calif Walnut Poln IgE Qn
- 6173-9 - Mesquite IgE Qn
- 6156-4 - Goosefoot IgE Qn
- 6077-2 - Cocklebur IgE Qn
- 6239-8 - Lenscale IgE Qn
- 6281-0 - White mulberry IgE Qn
- 6098-8 - Dog Dander IgE Qn
- 6244-8 - Sheep Sorrel IgE Qn
- 7065-6 - Alfalfa IgE Qn
Result Turnaround Time
1-3 days
Related Documents
For more information, please review the documents below
Specimen
Serum
Volume
4 mL
Minimum Volume
1.8 mL
Container
ARUP Standard Transport Tube
Collection Instructions
Collect in a Serum Separator Tube (SST), separate from cells ASAP or within 2 hours.
Patient Preparation
Multiple patient encounters should be avoided.
Causes for Rejection
Hemolyzed, icteric, or lipemic specimens.
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 48 hours |
| Refrigerated | 2 weeks |
| Frozen | 1 year |
