Use

This test quantifies an individual’s IgE response to elm. 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. Allergen-specific serum IgE testing may be preferred in clinical situations such as widespread skin disease, recent antihistamine use, uncooperative patients, or when skin testing would pose significant risk. A definitive clinical diagnosis of allergy should not be based on results of a single diagnostic method but made by a trained healthcare professional after evaluation of all clinical and laboratory findings.