Allergy Mold Panel, Complete
Serum
Performed by: Quest Diagnostics
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.
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Biomarkers included in this panel:
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