Allergens, Inhalants, Profile 28 IgE

Casandra

Casandra Test Code AR74885Version 1 (DRAFT)

Performing Lab

Lab ARUP LaboratoriesLab Test ID 2002123CPT Codes 86003, 86005

Allergens, Inhalants, Profile 28 IgE

Also known as: INHALE 28

Clinical Use

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Use

This test measures allergen-specific IgE levels for a panel of inhalant allergens including fungi/molds, trees, weeds, grasses, insects, and animal dander. It is used to assess sensitivity to these allergens and aids in the diagnosis of allergic conditions such as allergic rhinitis, asthma, and conjunctivitis. The correlation of allergy laboratory results with clinical history and in vivo reactivity to specific allergens is essential. A negative test may not rule out clinical allergy or even anaphylaxis.

Special Instructions

Specimen collection should be in a serum separator tube, and multiple patient encounters should be avoided. Specimen preparation includes separating serum from cells as soon as possible or within two hours of collection, with transfer to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube for transport. Adequate volume is required for allergen testing.

Limitations

Allergen results of 0.10-0.34 kU/L are intended for specialist use as the clinical relevance is undetermined. These concentrations may not correlate with the degree of clinical response or skin testing results when challenged with a specific allergen. Correlation with clinical history and in vivo reactivity is essential. The test does not rule out clinical allergy or anaphylaxis and may not detect all clinically relevant allergens.

Test Details

FDA Approved

New York Approved

Methodology

Immunoassay (Fluorescent Enzyme Immunoassay)

Biomarkers

28 targets

Alder Tree IgEAlternaria alternata (tenuis) IgEAspergillus fumigatus IgEAureobasidium pullulans IgEBermuda Grass IgEBirch Tree IgEBox Elder/Maple Tree IgECandida albicans IgE+20 more