Respiratory Profile, Region 19, Puerto Rico, Serum
Use
The test aids in assessing sensitization to various inhalant allergens commonly found in Puerto Rico, helping to identify the allergen responsible for eliciting signs and symptoms. It is useful for identifying allergens responsible for allergic responses or anaphylactic episodes, and for confirming sensitization prior to immunotherapy. This test is important for investigating the specificity of allergic reactions to insect venom, drugs, or chemical allergens.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
This test is not useful for patients who have been treated with immunotherapy to ascertain if residual clinical sensitivity exists or in cases where identifying allergen specificity is not integral to medical management. False positives may occur with markedly elevated serum IgE levels, leading to nonspecific binding. The test should be interpreted within the clinical context, acknowledging factors such as age, sex, history, and potential exposures. Normal IgE levels do not rule out allergic disease in patients with high suspicion, and further allergen-specific IgE testing may be needed.
FDA ApprovedNew York Approved
Methodology
Immunoassay (FEIA)
Biomarkers
LOINC Codes
- 49019-3 - Resp allergen PR Pnl Ser
- 6020-2 - A alternata IgE Qn
- 6032-7 - Australian pine IgE Qn
- 6025-1 - A fumgtus IgE Qn
- 6029-3 - A pullulans IgE Qn
- 6041-8 - Bermuda grass IgE Qn
- 6833-8 - Cat Dander 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
- 6113-5 - Gum-Tree IgE Qn
- 19113-0 - IgE SerPl-aCnc
- 6152-3 - Johnson grass IgE Qn
- 6189-5 - White Oak IgE Qn
- 6212-5 - P notatum IgE Qn
- 6228-1 - Red top grass IgE Qn
- 6233-1 - Deprecated IgE Qn
- 6244-8 - Sheep Sorrel IgE Qn
- 10921-5 - B tropicalis IgE Qn
- 6200-0 - Pellitory (offic) 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 |