Allergen Profile With Component Reflexes, Respiratory-Area 2
Use
Detect possible allergic responses to various substances in the environment (see Test Includes) and evaluate for hay fever, asthma, atopic eczema, and respiratory allergy. The quantitative allergen-specific IgE test is indicated (1) to determine whether an individual has elevated allergen-specific IgE antibodies; (2) if specific allergic sensitivity is needed to allow immunotherapy to be initiated; (3) when testing individuals for agents that may potentially cause anaphylaxis; (4) when evaluating individuals who are taking medication (eg, long-acting antihistamines) that may interfere with other testing modalities (eg, skin testing); (5) if immunotherapy or other therapeutic measures based on skin testing results have not led to a satisfactory remission of symptoms; (6) when an individual is unresponsive to medical management where identification of offending allergens may be beneficial.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
The test relies on the detection of IgE antibodies and may not fully capture every allergy aspect as some reactions could be non-IgE mediated. Results should be interpreted in the context of the patient’s clinical history, and additional interferences from other conditions or treatments should be considered. Variability in allergen exposure and inherent differences in individual responses can affect results; therefore, a negative result does not entirely rule out the possibility of an allergic reaction. Moreover, cross-reactivity among different allergens, especially among those in related species, could complicate diagnostic specificity.
Methodology
Immunoassay (Other)
Biomarkers
LOINC Codes
- 8251-1 - Service Cmnt-Imp
- 19113-0 - IgE SerPl-aCnc
- 6096-2 - D pteronyss IgE Qn
- 6095-4 - D farinae IgE Qn
- 6833-8 - Cat Dander IgE Qn
- 6098-8 - Dog Dander IgE Qn
- 6041-8 - Bermuda grass IgE Qn
- 6265-3 - Timothy IgE Qn
- 6152-3 - Johnson grass IgE Qn
- 6078-0 - Roach IgE Qn
- 6212-5 - P notatum IgE Qn
- 6075-6 - C herbarum IgE Qn
- 6025-1 - A fumgtus IgE Qn
- 6020-2 - A alternata IgE Qn
- 7155-5 - Boxelder IgE Qn
- 15283-5 - Silver Birch IgE Qn
- 6178-8 - Mt Juniper IgE Qn
- 6189-5 - White Oak IgE Qn
- 6109-3 - White Elm IgE Qn
- 6090-5 - Cottonwood IgE Qn
- 6209-1 - Pecan/Hick Tree IgE Qn
- 6281-0 - White mulberry IgE Qn
- 6085-5 - Common Ragweed IgE Qn
- 7604-2 - Cmn pigweed IgE Qn
- 6244-8 - Sheep Sorrel IgE Qn
- 6181-2 - Mouse Urine Prot IgE Qn
Result Turnaround Time
3-5 days
Related Documents
For more information, please review the documents below
Specimen
Serum
Volume
3.5 mL
Minimum Volume
Not provided
Container
Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube
Storage Instructions
Room temperature
Causes for Rejection
Inadequate labeling; gross hemolysis
