Respiratory Profile, Region 15, Intermountain West (Southern ID, NV), Serum
Use
This test assesses sensitization to various inhalant allergens commonly found in the Intermountain West region, including southern Idaho and Nevada. It helps define the allergen responsible for signs and symptoms and confirms sensitization before beginning immunotherapy. This panel can also investigate the specificity of allergic reactions to insect venom allergens, drugs, or chemical allergens. It is not useful for patients previously treated with immunotherapy to determine if residual clinical sensitivity exists or when the medical management does not depend on identifying allergen specificity.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
This test's results must be interpreted within the clinical context of the patient, including age, sex, travel history, potential allergen exposure, and family history. Some individuals with insignificant sensitivity may have measurable IgE levels, and results must be interpreted accordingly. False-positive results may occur in patients with markedly elevated serum IgE due to nonspecific binding.
FDA ApprovedNew York Approved
Methodology
Immunoassay (FEIA)
Biomarkers
LOINC Codes
- 51991-8 - Ref lab test Pnl
- 6020-2 - A alternata IgE Qn
- 6025-1 - A fumgtus IgE Qn
- 6041-8 - Bermuda grass IgE Qn
- 7155-5 - Boxelder IgE Qn
- 6833-8 - Cat Dander IgE Qn
- 6178-8 - Mt Juniper IgE Qn
- 53760-5 - Cladosporium IgE Qn
- 6078-0 - Roach IgE Qn
- 6090-5 - Cottonwood 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
- 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
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Specimen
Serum
Volume
1.6 mL
Minimum Volume
1.4 mL
Container
Plastic vial
Collection Instructions
Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.
Causes for Rejection
Gross hemolysis: OK; Gross lipemia: OK.
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 14 days |
| Frozen | 90 days |