Allergen-Specific Immunoglobulin E (IgE) Panel, Serum (Screening Mix)
This test measures your body’s immune response to specific allergens, such as pollen, dust mites, pet dander, or certain foods, by detecting IgE antibodies in your serum. It helps identify potential triggers for allergic reactions.
["This test helps determine if you’re allergic to common environmental or food allergens."]
Key facts at a glance
- LOINC
- 15259-5
- Short code
- Region Allerg Mix4 IgE Ql
- Synonyms
- Region Allerg Mix4 IgE Ql
- Category
- chemistry
- Sample
- serum
- Container
- Red-top tube (SST)
- Units
- N/A
- Fasting
- false
- Population
- adult
- Sex
- all
- Age range
- 18–65 years
- Method
- multidisk
- 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
What Does This Test Measure?
The test checks for the presence of IgE antibodies against a mix of common allergens, including airborne allergens (e.g., grass, tree, and weed pollens), indoor allergens (e.g., dust mites, pet dander), and food allergens (e.g., peanuts, tree nuts, milk, eggs, wheat). IgE is a type of antibody your immune system produces in response to allergens, signaling an allergic reaction may occur.
Why Might You Need This Test?
Your healthcare provider may recommend this test if you suspect allergies, experience symptoms like sneezing, itching, rash, or difficulty breathing after exposure to certain substances, or if you’ve had a previous allergic reaction to known allergens.
How Is the Test Performed?
A blood sample is drawn from a vein in your arm. The sample is sent to a lab where it is tested for IgE antibodies against the included allergens using immunoassay methods. Results are reported as positive or negative for each allergen.
What Do the Results Mean?
Positive results indicate your immune system has detected IgE antibodies against those specific allergens, suggesting a possible allergic reaction. However, a positive test does not always confirm an allergy—other conditions or sensitivities may also be present. Results guide further evaluation by your healthcare provider.
Clinical interpretation
How abnormal results are interpreted and what conditions they suggest.
This test plays a key role in diagnosing allergies by identifying which specific allergens may trigger symptoms. It helps healthcare providers tailor treatment plans, such as avoiding allergens, using allergy medications, or planning for emergency care if severe reactions are suspected. Results should always be interpreted alongside patient history and symptoms.
Short name
IgE Blood Test (Allergen Mix)
Frequently asked questions
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