Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus (Dp) IgE Antibody, Serum
This test measures the level of Immunoglobulin E (IgE) antibodies in your blood specific to *Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus*, a common house dust mite. IgE is linked to allergic reactions, including asthma, eczema, and allergic rhinitis.
["IgE to dust mites helps identify possible allergic sensitivities to common indoor allergens."]
Key facts at a glance
- LOINC
- 88708-3
- Short code
- D pteronyss (rDer p) 1 IgE Qn
- Synonyms
- D pteronyss (rDer p) 1 IgE Qn
- Category
- coagulation
- Sample
- serum
- Container
- Red-top tube (SST)
- Units
- N/A
- Ref low
- 0.8
- Ref high
- 1.2
- Critical range
- — – 5 N/A
- Fasting
- false
- Population
- adult
- Sex
- all
- Age range
- 18–65 years
- CPT
- 85610
- SNOMED
- 396252006
- Specimen volume
- 5 mL
- Stability
- Room temperature: 4h, Refrigerated: 24h, Frozen: 7d
- Hemolysis max
- 500
- Lipemia max
- 1000
- Icterus max
- 500
- TAT
- 4–24 hours
- Order
- routine
Why This Test Might Be Ordered
Your healthcare provider may recommend this test if you experience symptoms like sneezing, itchy eyes, wheezing, or skin rashes that suggest an allergic reaction to dust mites. It’s also used to assess allergies in people with asthma, eczema, or persistent allergic symptoms.
What to Expect Before the Test
No special preparation is needed. You’ll have a small needle inserted into your arm to draw blood. The process takes about 5 minutes, and you can resume normal activities afterward.
What the Results Mean
Results show whether your body has produced IgE antibodies against *Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus*. Elevated levels may indicate an allergic reaction to this mite, but they don’t confirm a diagnosis alone. Your doctor will consider symptoms and other test results.
Common Causes of Positive Results
Positive IgE levels are most commonly linked to allergies triggered by dust mites, which thrive in bedding, carpets, and upholstered furniture. Other factors, like genetic predisposition or exposure to other allergens, may also play a role.
Reference range
INR: 0.8-1.2 (warfarin: 2.0-3.0)N/A
Inform your healthcare provider if you are taking blood thinners. No special preparation required.
Clinical interpretation
How abnormal results are interpreted and what conditions they suggest.
Elevated IgE to *Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus* suggests a potential allergic reaction, guiding treatment options such as allergy immunotherapy (allergy shots) or avoiding mite-triggering environments. It’s not a definitive allergy test but supports diagnosis alongside clinical findings.
Short name
IgE to Dust Mite (Dp)
Frequently asked questions
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