Allergy Evaluation 1, Northeast
Test Code
Clinical Significance
Allergy Evaluation 1, Northeast - This panel tests for specific IgE antibodies to 10 common environmental allergens in the northeast region of the United States. Allergen-specific serum IgE testing is considered comparable to skin testing and may be preferred in some clinical situations. However, a positive test result only indicates that a patient is sensitized to the allergen of concern. Many IgE-sensitized individuals do not develop any symptoms when exposed to the allergen. A diagnosis of allergy should only be made by a trained medical provider after conducting a thorough clinical evaluation [1].
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Test Details
IgE allergy testing for:
Alternaria alternata (m6)
Cat Dander (e1)
Cladosporium herbarum (m2)
Common Ragweed (Short) (w1)
Dermatophagoides farinae (d2)
Dog Dander (e5)
June Grass (Kentucky Blue) (g8)
Lamb's Quarters (Goose Foot) (w10)
Oak (t7)
Timothy Grass (g6)
Methodology
Alternative Name(s)
Preferred Specimen(s)
3 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.15 mL/allergen
Transport Container
Serum separator tube (SST)
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 14 days
- Refrigerated: 14 days
- Frozen: 30 days
Setup Schedule
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days