Respiratory Profile, Region 15, Intermountain West (Southern ID, NV), Serum

Casandra

Casandra Test Code MC24346Version 1 (DRAFT)

Performing Lab

Lab Mayo Clinic LabLab Test ID RPR15CPT Codes 82785, 86003

Respiratory Profile, Region 15, Intermountain West (Southern ID, NV), Serum

Clinical Use

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

When ordering this test, ensure that the patient has not been previously treated with immunotherapy if the aim is to assess residual sensitivity. If you are not ordering electronically, complete and send an Allergen Test Request form with the specimen.

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.

Test Details

FDA Approved