Respiratory Allergy Profile Region XVII: CA northwest OR west WA west
- Laboratory
- Quest Diagnostics
- Test code
- 10658
- Specimen
- Serum
- Fasting
- Not stated as required
What the laboratory says this test is for
This panel tests for specific IgE antibodies to environmental allergens that are commonly associated with allergies in northwestern California and western Oregon and Washington. 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.Reference1. Bernstein IL, et al. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol. 2008;100(3 Suppl 3)S1-S148.
Quest Diagnostics test directory, test code 10658