IgE Antibody Screening Panel (Serum) – 10-Substance Mix
This test measures levels of specific IgE antibodies in your blood to help identify potential allergic reactions to common substances.
["A simple blood test to check for possible allergies to 10 different triggers."]
Key facts at a glance
- LOINC
- 82111-6
- Short code
- Tree Allerg Mix10 IgE Qn
- Synonyms
- Tree Allerg Mix10 IgE Qn
- 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?
IgE antibodies are part of your immune system’s response to allergens like pollen, dust mites, pet dander, or certain foods. This panel screens for IgE levels against 10 common substances, including but not limited to: house dust mites, grass pollen, tree pollen, cat dander, dog dander, mold spores, peanut, tree nuts, shellfish, and common food additives. Results help doctors determine if you may react to these allergens.
Why Might You Need This Test?
Your doctor may recommend this test if you have symptoms like sneezing, itching, rash, or difficulty breathing that suggest allergies. It’s also used to guide allergy testing or treatment planning, such as allergy shots or avoidance strategies.
How Is the Test Performed?
A small blood sample is taken from your arm. The blood is sent to a lab where it’s analyzed using an immunoassay method to detect IgE antibodies against the listed substances. Results are typically available within a few days.
What Do the Results Mean?
Results show whether your blood contains elevated IgE levels for any of the tested substances. Elevated IgE levels for a specific allergen may indicate a heightened sensitivity, but they don’t always confirm an allergy. Other tests or clinical evaluation may be needed for a full diagnosis.
Clinical interpretation
How abnormal results are interpreted and what conditions they suggest.
IgE antibody levels can indicate a potential allergic reaction but don’t always predict how severe or consistent your symptoms will be. High IgE levels for certain allergens may prompt further testing (like skin prick tests) or guide treatment options. Always discuss results with your healthcare provider to interpret them in the context of your symptoms and medical history.
Short name
IgE Mix Screen
Frequently asked questions
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