Use

This test is useful for establishing a diagnosis of an allergy to dandelion by identifying the allergen responsible for eliciting signs and symptoms in the patient. It is also helpful in defining allergens responsible for allergic responses and/or anaphylactic episodes, confirming sensitization prior to immunotherapy, and investigating the specificity of allergic reactions to various allergens such as insect venom, drugs, or chemicals. Testing for IgE antibodies provides an indication of the immune response to allergens that may be associated with allergic diseases.