Respiratory Profile, Region 16, Inland Northwest (OR, Central and Eastern WA), Serum
Use
This test is useful for assessing sensitization to various inhalant allergens commonly found in the inland Northwest region, including Oregon and central and east Washington. It helps to define the allergen responsible for eliciting signs and symptoms and identify allergens responsible for allergic responses or anaphylactic episodes. Additionally, it assists in confirming sensitization prior to immunotherapy and investigating the specificity of allergic reactions to insect venom, drugs, or chemical allergens.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
The test is not useful for patients previously treated with immunotherapy to determine if residual clinical sensitivity exists, or in those whose medical management does not depend on the identification of allergen specificity. Furthermore, elevated concentrations of total IgE must be interpreted in the clinical context as they do not solely indicate allergic disease.
Methodology
Immunoassay (Fluorescence Enzyme Immunoassay (FEIA))
Biomarkers
LOINC Codes
- 51991-8 - Ref lab test Pnl
- 15284-3 - Grey Alder IgE Qn
- 6020-2 - A alternata IgE Qn
- 6025-1 - A fumgtus IgE Qn
- 15283-5 - Silver Birch 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
- 6189-5 - White Oak IgE Qn
- 6212-5 - P notatum IgE Qn
- 6233-1 - Deprecated IgE Qn
- 6234-9 - Saltwort IgE Qn
- 6244-8 - Sheep Sorrel 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
1.6 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 |
