Immunoglobulin (IgE) Allergen-Specific Sensitive Screening Panel (Serum)
This blood test measures levels of Immunoglobulin E (IgE), a type of antibody that your body produces in response to certain allergens like pollen, dust mites, or pet dander. It helps identify potential allergies to specific substances.
["IgE testing can help determine if you may react to common allergens and guide allergy treatment plans."]
Key facts at a glance
- LOINC
- 51527-0
- Short code
- Tree Allerg Mix4 IgE Ql
- Synonyms
- Tree 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
Why This Test Is Done
Your healthcare provider may recommend this test if you have symptoms like sneezing, itching, rash, or difficulty breathing that suggest an allergic reaction. It may also be used to check for allergies before certain medical procedures or if you have unexplained symptoms linked to allergies.
What to Expect Before the Test
No special preparation is needed for this test. You may have a small needle inserted into your arm to draw blood. The process usually takes a few minutes, and you can return to your normal activities afterward.
What the Test Measures
The test measures IgE antibodies specific to various allergens, such as common environmental triggers or foods. This helps pinpoint which substances your body may react to.
How the Results Are Used
Results help healthcare providers create a tailored allergy management plan, which may include avoiding allergens, medications, or allergy immunotherapy (like shots).
Clinical interpretation
How abnormal results are interpreted and what conditions they suggest.
Clinical Significance: This test is primarily used for screening and confirming suspected allergies. Elevated IgE levels to specific allergens can indicate an allergic reaction risk, guiding further diagnostic steps or treatment options.
Short name
IgE Allergen Testing (Screen)
Frequently asked questions
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