Allergens, Tree, Southeast Profile
Also known as: GATREEPRO
Use
The Allergens, Tree, Southeast Profile test is designed to measure allergen-specific IgE levels to a panel of tree allergens common in the southeastern United States. This test helps in the identification of specific sensitizations in patients with suspected tree pollen allergies. The quantitative results aid in the assessment of a patient's allergic response to each specific tree allergen within the panel, providing valuable information for the diagnosis and management of allergic rhinitis, conjunctivitis, or asthma.
Special Instructions
Multiple patient encounters should be avoided to prevent variability due to different serum separations. Serum should be separated from cells as soon as possible, or within 2 hours of collection. Ensure enough serum is collected to meet the minimum volume requirement.
Limitations
The test detects specific IgE levels to the identified tree allergens but does not measure the severity of the clinical symptoms. Concentrations may not correlate with the degree of clinical response or skin testing results. Clinical history and correlation with in vivo reactivity to specific allergens are essential for accurate diagnosis. A negative result does not exclude the possibility of a clinical allergy or anaphylaxis.
New York Approved
Methodology
Immunoassay (Fluorescent Enzyme Immunoassay)
Biomarkers
LOINC Codes
- 7155-5
- 48767-8
- 6109-3
- 6189-5
- 15283-5
- 6285-1
- 15285-0
- 6209-1
- 6260-4
Result Turnaround Time
1-3 days
Related Documents
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Specimen
Serum
Volume
0.95 mL
Minimum Volume
0.52 mL
Container
ARUP Standard Transport Tube
Collection Instructions
Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection.
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 |