Use

This test is useful for establishing a diagnosis of an allergy to Blomia tropicalis and defining the allergen responsible for eliciting signs and symptoms. It helps identify allergens responsible for allergic responses and anaphylactic episodes, confirming sensitization prior to starting immunotherapy, and investigating the specificity of allergic reactions to insect venom allergens, drugs, or chemical allergens. However, testing for IgE antibodies is not useful for patients previously treated with immunotherapy to determine if residual clinical sensitivity exists or if medical management does not depend on allergen specificity.