Use

This test is useful for establishing a diagnosis of an allergy to corn pollen. It helps define the allergen responsible for eliciting signs and symptoms in patients. Additionally, it identifies allergens responsible for allergic responses and/or anaphylactic episodes. The test is important for confirming sensitization prior to starting immunotherapy. However, testing for IgE antibodies is not useful in patients who have been previously treated with immunotherapy to determine residual clinical sensitivity or in cases where medical management does not depend on allergen specificity.