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Respiratory Allergy Profile Region XV: ID (south), NV [10669X]
Test Code10669
CPT Codes
82785, 86003 (x23)
Includes
IgE allergy testing for:
Alternaria alternata (a mold) (m6)
Aspergillus fumigatus (m3)
Bermuda grass (g2)
Cat dander (e1)
Cladosporium herbarum (m2)
Cockroach (i6)
Common ragweed (short) (w1)
Cottonwood (t14)
Dermatophagoides farinae (d2)
Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus (d1)
Dog dander (e2)
Elm (t8)
Maple (box elder) (t1)
Mountain cedar (t6)
Mouse Urine Proteins (e72)
Mugwort (sagebrush) (w6)
Oak (t7)
Olive (t9)
Penicillium notatum (m1)
Rough pigweed (w14)
Russian Thistle (prickly saltwort) (w11)
Timothy grass (g6)
White Mulberry (t70)
Immunoglobulin E
Alternaria alternata (a mold) (m6)
Aspergillus fumigatus (m3)
Bermuda grass (g2)
Cat dander (e1)
Cladosporium herbarum (m2)
Cockroach (i6)
Common ragweed (short) (w1)
Cottonwood (t14)
Dermatophagoides farinae (d2)
Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus (d1)
Dog dander (e2)
Elm (t8)
Maple (box elder) (t1)
Mountain cedar (t6)
Mouse Urine Proteins (e72)
Mugwort (sagebrush) (w6)
Oak (t7)
Olive (t9)
Penicillium notatum (m1)
Rough pigweed (w14)
Russian Thistle (prickly saltwort) (w11)
Timothy grass (g6)
White Mulberry (t70)
Immunoglobulin E
Preferred Specimen
4 mL serum
Minimum Volume
2.5 mL
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 14 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days
Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)
Setup Schedule
Set up: Mon-Sat; Report available: 1-3 days
Reference Range
See Laboratory Report
Clinical Significance
This in vitro allergen-specific IgE panel is used to quantitatively measure an individual's IgE response to 23 different environmental allergens that are commonly associated with allergies in southern Idaho and Nevada. These allergens include Alternaria alternata, Aspergillus fumigatus, Bermuda grass, cat dander, Cladosporium herbarum, cockroach, common ragweed (short), cottonwood, Dermatophagoides farinae, Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus, dog dander, elm, maple (box elder), mountain cedar, mouse urine proteins, mugwort (sagebrush), oak, olive, Penicillium notatum, rough pigweed, Russian thistle (prickly saltwort), timothy grass, and white mulberry. This IgE panel is intended to be used in conjunction with other clinical information to aid in the diagnosis of allergic diseases [1].
While allergen-specific serum IgE testing is considered comparable to skin testing in many instances, both the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology and the American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology recognize that allergen-specific serum IgE testing may be preferred in some clinical situations. These include (1) the presence of widespread skin disease, (2) the recent use of antihistamines or other medications that can affect the results of allergy skin tests, (3) uncooperative patients, and (4) medical history suggesting that allergen skin testing would pose a significant risk for a serious allergic reaction [1].
The results of this panel should be interpreted in the context of pertinent clinical and family history and physical examination findings. More specific information about each allergen included in this panel may be found on the Quest Diagnostics Test Directory.
Reference
1. Bernstein IL, et al. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol. 2008;100(3 Suppl 3)S1-S148.
While allergen-specific serum IgE testing is considered comparable to skin testing in many instances, both the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology and the American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology recognize that allergen-specific serum IgE testing may be preferred in some clinical situations. These include (1) the presence of widespread skin disease, (2) the recent use of antihistamines or other medications that can affect the results of allergy skin tests, (3) uncooperative patients, and (4) medical history suggesting that allergen skin testing would pose a significant risk for a serious allergic reaction [1].
The results of this panel should be interpreted in the context of pertinent clinical and family history and physical examination findings. More specific information about each allergen included in this panel may be found on the Quest Diagnostics Test Directory.
Reference
1. Bernstein IL, et al. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol. 2008;100(3 Suppl 3)S1-S148.
