Respiratory Allergy Profile Region XIV: CA, central valley

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IgE allergy testing for:
Alder (Alnus incana) (t2)
Alternaria alternata (a mold) (m6)
Aspergillus fumigatus (m3)
Bermuda grass (Cynodon dactylon) (g2)
Birch (Betula verrucosa) (t3)
Cat dander (e1)
Cladosporium herbarum (Hormodendrum) (m2)
Cockroach (i6)
Common ragweed (short) (Ambrosia elatior) (w1)
Dermatophagoides farinae (d2)
Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus (d1)
Dog dander (e5)
Elm (Ulmus americana) (t8)
Mountain cedar (Juniperus sabinoides) (t6)
Mouse Urine Proteins (e72)
Mugwort (sagebrush) (Artemisia vulgaris) (w6)
Oak (Quercus alba) (t7)
Olive (Olea europa) (t9)
Penicillium notatum (m1)
Rough pigweed (Amaranthus retroflexus) (w14)
Russian thistle (prickly saltwort; Salsola kali) (w11)
Sycamore (Plantanus acerfolia) (t11)
Timothy grass (Phleum pratense) (g6)
White mulberry (Morus species) (t70)

Immunoglobulin E

4 mL serum

2.5 mL

Room temperature

Room temperature: 14 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days

Set up: Mon-Sat; Report available: 1-3 days

This panel tests for specific IgE antibodies to environmental allergens that are commonly associated with allergies in central valley areas of California. 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].

More specific information about allergens 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.