Serum Immunoassay Panel for Multiple Allergen Sensitization (Screening)
This blood test measures your immune system’s response to common allergens, helping identify if you may be allergic to certain substances like pollen, dust mites, pet dander, or foods.
["This screening helps determine potential allergies before further testing or treatment is needed."]
Key facts at a glance
- LOINC
- 63198-6
- Short code
- Weed Allerg Mix6 IgE Qn
- Synonyms
- Weed Allerg Mix6 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 This Test Measures
The panel detects IgE antibodies—proteins your immune system produces in response to allergens. Elevated levels may indicate sensitization (a predisposition to allergic reactions) but do not confirm an active allergy without clinical correlation.
Common Allergens Tested (Examples)
This test may include allergens such as grass pollen, house dust mites, cat/dog dander, peanuts, tree nuts, eggs, milk, soy, and shellfish, though the exact list can vary by lab. Results show whether your blood contains IgE antibodies to these substances.
Why You Might Need This Test
Your doctor may order this test if you have symptoms like sneezing, itching, rash, or difficulty breathing that suggest allergies, or if you’ve had a negative reaction to certain foods or environmental triggers.
What to Expect Before the Test
No special preparation is needed. You’ll have a small needle inserted into your arm to draw blood. Wear loose clothing and fast for 8–12 hours if instructed, as some labs require fasting for certain tests.
Clinical interpretation
How abnormal results are interpreted and what conditions they suggest.
Positive IgE results suggest sensitization but do not definitively diagnose an allergy. They may prompt further testing (e.g., skin prick tests) or guide avoidance strategies. False positives can occur, so results should be interpreted by a healthcare provider in the context of your symptoms and medical history.
Short name
Allergen IgE Screening Panel
Frequently asked questions
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