Sycamore (T11) IgE

Use

This test quantifies an individual’s IgE response to sycamore. It is an in vitro quantitative assay, which is intended to be used in conjunction with other clinical information to aid in the diagnosis of allergic diseases. While allergen‑specific serum IgE testing is considered comparable to skin testing in many instances, both the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology and the American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology recognize that allergen‑specific serum IgE testing may be preferred in situations such as widespread skin disease, recent antihistamine use, uncooperative patients, or when skin testing poses a significant allergy risk. A definitive clinical diagnosis of allergy should not rely on a single diagnostic method but should be made by a trained healthcare professional after integrating all clinical and laboratory findings.