Allergen, Region 20 Respiratory Panel IgE, Hawaii
Also known as: REG20PANEL
Use
This test is specifically designed for allergen testing in patients from Hawaii, offering a comprehensive panel that includes various allergens most prevalent in this region. It measures specific IgE antibodies against a range of respiratory allergens including mold, animal dander, grasses, trees, weeds, and insects. The test aids in the diagnosis and management of allergic conditions by assessing sensitization levels to these allergens.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
The presence of IgE antibodies to specific allergens does not always correlate with clinical allergy symptoms. Results should be interpreted in conjunction with the patient's clinical history and exposure profile. Negative results do not rule out the possibility of an allergic condition or anaphylaxis, as in vivo reactivity might differ. Cross-reactivity among allergens, particularly within species, may affect assay specificity.
New York Approved
Methodology
Immunoassay (Fluorescent Enzyme Immunoassay)
Biomarkers
LOINC Codes
- 19113-0 - IgE SerPl-aCnc
- 6020-2 - A alternata IgE Qn
- 6833-8 - Cat Dander IgE Qn
- 7604-2 - Cmn pigweed IgE Qn
- 7369-2 - Per rye grass IgE Qn
- 6286-9 - Wormwood IgE Qn
- 6075-6 - C herbarum IgE Qn
- 6110-1 - Engl plantain 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
- 6212-5 - P notatum IgE Qn
- 6085-5 - Common Ragweed IgE Qn
- 6078-0 - Roach IgE Qn
- 6032-7 - Australian pine IgE Qn
- 6113-5 - Gum-Tree IgE Qn
- 6173-9 - Mesquite IgE Qn
- 6034-3 - Bahia grass IgE Qn
- 6179-6 - Mouse Epith IgE Qn
- 6182-0 - M racemosus IgE Qn
- 6222-4 - Queen Palm IgE Qn
- 7123-3 - Bayberry IgE Qn
- 6077-2 - Cocklebur IgE Qn
- 6281-0 - White mulberry IgE Qn
- 6098-8 - Dog Dander 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
1.3 mL
Container
ARUP Standard Transport Tube
Collection Instructions
Collect using a Serum Separator Tube (SST). Avoid multiple specimen tubes.
Patient Preparation
Multiple patient encounters should be avoided.
Storage Instructions
Refrigerated.
Causes for Rejection
Hemolyzed, icteric, or lipemic specimens.
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 48 hours |
| Refrigerated | 2 weeks |
| Frozen | 1 year |
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