Allergen, Grass, Brome Grass

Casandra

Casandra Test Code AR08830Version 1 (DRAFT)

Performing Lab

Lab ARUP LaboratoriesLab Test ID 0099774CPT Code 86003

Allergen, Grass, Brome Grass

Also known as: BROMEGRASS

Clinical Use

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Use

The Allergen, Grass, Brome Grass test measures the concentration of allergen-specific IgE antibodies in the serum to assess allergic reactions to Brome Grass. The results help in identifying individuals who may have allergies to this specific grass allergen, which can cause symptoms such as rhinitis and asthma upon exposure. Interpretation of IgE levels assists clinicians in managing and treating allergic patients by correlating laboratory findings with clinical history and symptoms of allergy.

Special Instructions

Multiple patient encounters should be avoided to ensure accuracy and reliability of the test results. Serum should be separated from cells as soon as possible, preferably within 2 hours of collection, and transferred to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. Proper specimen handling is critical to avoid adverse effects on test outcomes.

Limitations

The test may not fully correlate with the degree of actual allergic reaction or skin test results. Allergen results of 0.10-0.34 kU/L have undetermined clinical relevance and should be interpreted by specialists. The presence of allergen-specific IgE depends on various factors, and a negative test does not rule out allergies or anaphylaxis. It is essential to consider the complete clinical picture, including patient history and symptomatology, when evaluating test results.

Test Details

FDA Approved