Respiratory Profile, Region 6, South Central (AL, AR, LA, MS), Serum
Use
This test is useful for assessing sensitization to various inhalant allergens commonly found in the South-Central region, including Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi. It helps define the allergen responsible for eliciting signs and symptoms and is also used for identifying allergens responsible for allergic responses or anaphylactic episodes. It confirms sensitization prior to beginning immunotherapy and investigates the specificity of allergic reactions to insect venom allergens, drugs, or chemical allergens.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
This test is not useful for patients previously treated with immunotherapy to determine if residual clinical sensitivity exists or in whom the medical management does not depend on identification of allergen specificity. Some individuals with clinically insignificant sensitivity may have measurable levels of IgE antibodies. False-positive results may occur in those with markedly elevated serum IgE due to nonspecific binding.
FDA ApprovedNew York Approved
Methodology
Immunoassay (Fluorescence Enzyme Immunoassay (FEIA))
Biomarkers
Immunoglobulin E (IgE)
Protein
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
- 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
- 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
- 6232-3 - Marsh Elder IgE Qn
- 6281-0 - White mulberry IgE Qn
- 6189-5 - White Oak IgE Qn
- 6212-5 - P notatum IgE Qn
- 6233-1 - Deprecated IgE Qn
- 6085-5 - Common Ragweed IgE Qn
- 6265-3 - Timothy IgE Qn
- 6274-5 - Calif Walnut IgE Qn
- 6208-3 - Pecan/Hick Nut 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
None specified. Gross hemolysis and gross lipemia are acceptable.
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 14 days |
| Frozen | 90 days |