Respiratory Profile, Region 14, Central California, Serum
Use
This test is useful for assessing sensitization to various inhalant allergens commonly found in Central California, helping to define the allergen responsible for eliciting signs and symptoms. It aids in identifying allergens that are responsible for allergic responses or anaphylactic episodes, confirming sensitization prior to beginning immunotherapy, and investigating the specificity of allergic reactions to insect venom allergens, drugs, or chemical allergens.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
This test does not provide useful results for patients who have been treated with immunotherapy or those where management does not depend on allergen identification. Elevated concentrations of total IgE are not solely diagnostic for allergic disease and must be considered in the context of patient history and clinical presentation. False positives may occur in cases with significantly elevated serum IgE due to nonspecific binding.
New York Approved
Methodology
Immunoassay (Fluorescence Enzyme Immunoassay (FEIA))
Biomarkers
Immunoglobulin E (IgE)
Protein
LOINC Codes
- 48837-9 - Resp allergen CA central valley Pnl Ser
- 15284-3 - Grey Alder IgE Qn
- 6020-2 - A alternata IgE Qn
- 6025-1 - A fumgtus IgE Qn
- 6041-8 - Bermuda grass IgE Qn
- 15283-5 - Silver Birch IgE Qn
- 6833-8 - Cat Dander IgE Qn
- 6178-8 - Mt Juniper IgE Qn
- 53760-5 - Cladosporium IgE Qn
- 6078-0 - Roach IgE Qn
- 6095-4 - D farinae IgE Qn
- 6098-8 - Dog Dander IgE Qn
- 6096-2 - D pteronyss IgE Qn
- 6109-3 - White Elm IgE Qn
- 6263-8 - Amer Sycamore IgE Qn
- 19113-0 - IgE SerPl-aCnc
- 6183-8 - Mugwort IgE Qn
- 6281-0 - White mulberry IgE Qn
- 6189-5 - White Oak IgE Qn
- 6192-9 - Olive Poln IgE Qn
- 6212-5 - P notatum IgE Qn
- 6233-1 - Deprecated IgE Qn
- 6234-9 - Saltwort IgE Qn
- 6085-5 - Common Ragweed IgE Qn
- 6265-3 - Timothy IgE Qn
Result Turnaround Time
1-3 days
Related Documents
For more information, please review the documents below
Specimen
Serum
Volume
1.7 mL
Minimum Volume
1.5 mL
Container
Plastic vial
Collection Instructions
Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 14 days |
| Frozen | 90 days |