Allergens w/ Total IgE Area 2

Performed by: LabCorp

Detect possible allergic responses to various substances in the environment and evaluate for hay fever, asthma, atopic eczema, and respiratory allergy. The quantitative allergen-specific IgE test is indicated

(1) to determine whether an individual has elevated allergen-specific IgE antibodies;

(2) if specific allergic sensitivity is needed to allow immunotherapy to be initiated;

(3) when testing individuals for agents that may potentially cause anaphylaxis;

(4) when evaluating individuals who are taking medication (eg, long-acting antihistamines) that may interfere with other testing modalities (eg, skin testing);

(5) if immunotherapy or other therapeutic measures based on skin testing results have not led to a satisfactory remission of symptoms;

(6) when an individual is unresponsive to medical management where identification of offending allergens may be beneficial.

Biomarkers included in this panel:

Immunoglobulin E, Total

Serum

In the blood of healthy people, IgE antibodies make up less than 0.001% of all immunoglobulins. These IgE antibodies are key in triggering allergic responses when people sensitive to allergens come into contact with them. Structurally, IgE resembl

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M006-IgE Alternaria alternata

Alternaria alternata is one of the most common fungi associated with asthma. Not only the presence of asthma but also persistence and severity of asthma have been strongly associated with sensitization and exposure to A alternata. Although

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T007-IgE Oak, White

Oak (genus Quercus) comprises roughly 450 different species of ornamental and timber trees and shrubs. Shedding substantial amounts of pollen that spreads via wind, oaks are commonly allergenic and may cause severe reactions. Widely distrib

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Allergens w/ Total IgE Area 2

Performed by: LabCorp

Biomarkers included in this panel:

Immunoglobulin E, Total

M006-IgE Alternaria alternata

T007-IgE Oak, White

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