Use

This test is useful for establishing a diagnosis of an allergy to moth. It helps in defining the specific allergen responsible for eliciting signs and symptoms such as allergic reactions or anaphylactic episodes. Additionally, it can confirm sensitization before beginning immunotherapy and investigate allergic reactions to insect venom allergens, drugs, or chemical allergens. However, testing for IgE antibodies is not useful for patients who have been previously treated with immunotherapy for determining residual clinical sensitivity or in cases where medical management does not depend on identification of allergen specificity.