Understanding Your Laboratory Test: What It Is, How It Is Done, and What the Results Mean for Your Health
This test measures IgE antibodies in your blood to detect an allergy to Abachi wood dust, commonly used in woodworking and construction industries.
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Key facts at a glance
- LOINC
- 19724-4
- Short code
- Abachi IgE; Wood dust IgE; Abachi wood allergen
- Synonyms
- Abachi Wood Dust IgE Qn
- Category
- chemistry
- Sample
- serum
- Container
- Serum separator tube (SST) or plain red top tube
- Units
- N/A
- Ref low
- 0.35
- Ref high
- 100
- Fasting
- false
- Population
- adult
- Sex
- all
- Age range
- ≥ 0 years
- Method
- Immunoassay (CAP-FEIA or equivalent fluorescent enzyme immunoassay)
- CPT
- 86003 (Allergy testing; each allergen, Immunoassay method)
- SNOMED
- 424158008; 260157007
- Specimen volume
- 1.0 mL minimum; 2.0 mL preferred
- Stability
- Room temperature: 24 hours; Refrigerated (2-8°C): 7 days; Frozen (-20°C or below): 30 days. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
- Hemolysis max
- 50
- Lipemia max
- 200
- Icterus max
- 20
- TAT
- 24–72 hours
- Order
- routine
What is this test, and why might my healthcare provider recommend it for me?
The Abachi Wood Dust IgE Antibody test is a blood test that detects whether your immune system has produced specific IgE (immunoglobulin E) antibodies in response to Abachi wood dust. Abachi wood (Triplochiton scleroxylon), also known as African whitewood or Obeche, is commonly used in woodworking, furniture making, and construction. When people with allergies are exposed to wood dust, their immune system may produce IgE antibodies, which can trigger allergic reactions.
How is the test performed, and do I need to do anything special to prepare beforehand?
A healthcare professional will draw a small blood sample from a vein in your arm. The blood sample is then sent to a laboratory where it is analyzed for the presence of IgE antibodies specific to Abachi wood dust. You do not need to fast or make any special preparations before this test.
What do the results mean, and how will my doctor use them to guide my care?
Your test results will typically show whether IgE antibodies to Abachi wood dust were detected in your blood. A positive result suggests you may have an allergy to Abachi wood dust. Your healthcare provider will interpret the results in the context of your symptoms and medical history. Further evaluation by an allergist may be recommended to confirm the diagnosis and discuss treatment options.
Reference range
Reference range: < 0.35 kU/L (Class 0 - Negative); 0.35-0.70 kU/L (Class 1 - Low); 0.70-3.50 kU/L (Class 2 - Moderate); 3.50-17.5 kU/L (Class 3 - High); 17.5-50.0 kU/L (Class 4 - Very High); 50.0-100 kU/L (Class 5 - Very High); > 100 kU/L (Class 6 - Very High)N/A
No special preparation required. Patient may eat and drink normally. Inform laboratory of current medications, especially antihistamines or corticosteroids which may affect results.
Clinical interpretation
How abnormal results are interpreted and what conditions they suggest.
This test is important for diagnosing occupational allergies in workers exposed to Abachi wood dust, such as carpenters, furniture makers, and construction workers. Identifying wood dust allergies can help patients avoid exposure and prevent serious allergic reactions including asthma, rhinitis, and skin dermatitis. Early diagnosis allows for proper management through environmental modifications, medications, and in some cases, immunotherapy.
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