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IgE Inhalant Allergy
The Great Plains Laboratory, Inc. now offers a more robust panel of inhalants tested for immunoglobulin E (IgE) reactivity! The new, cutting edge technology maximizes the potential to identify an allergy with enhanced specificity and upper range capacity. The method used is still an Enzyme Linked Assay; however, the architecture, calibration, and performance of the new equipment is superior to that which is commonly used by other laboratories. The Advanced Panel of 69 inhalants, including Candida and Thimerosal, increases the chance that a patient may identify numerous offending environmental factors. Many insurance policies routinely cover charges for IgE inhalant allergy testing. To find out more about coverage, please contact your insurance company and provide them with the CPT codes listed at the bottom of this page. General DescriptionHypersensitivity, or allergy, refers to undesirable, damaging, and sometimes fatal reactions produced by the immune system. When the immune system reacts to a factor in the environment, that factor is considered to be an antigen. Some people can tolerate a large degree of antigen without ever experiencing any outward symptoms while others may only require a very minute amount of antigen before symptoms are expressed. The degree and severity of symptoms vary because of the genetic makeup of the individual. Allergic type reactions require a pre-sensitized immune state more likely to develop allergic reactions. A person who has a classic allergy usually develops redness, swelling, and heat in the body as a result of the elevated blood levels of Immunoglobulin E (IgE). Contrary to popular belief, the symptoms produced by IgE can be subtle and similar to those seen in other conditions. This potential confusion makes diagnostic testing very important in recognizing the disorder known as allergy. When symptoms of allergy occur internally, the symptoms may be specific to the failing organ affected by the inflammation, such as the case with asthma. Approximately 80% of children with asthma also have documented food allergies. Other allergic conditions, such as nasal allergies or eczema, are often also present. Allergic asthma often goes into remission in early adulthood. However, in 75% of cases, the asthma reappears later. Analyte ListIgE Inhalant Allergy Basic (36 inhalants): Alder (Speckled), Alternaria, Ash (White), Aspergillus, Beech (American), Bermuda Grass, Birch (Common Silver), Box Elder (Maple), Burning Bush, Cat, Cladosporium, Cocklebur, Cockroach, Cottonwood Tree, Dog, Elm (White), Hickory (White), House Dust, Lamb’s Quarters, Marsh Elder (Rough), Meadow Fescue, Mite (D. Farinae), Mugwort, Nettle, Oak (White), Orchard Grass/Cocksfoot, Penicillium, Pigweed, Pine Ponderosa, Plantain (English), Privet, Ragweed (Short), Rye (Perennial), Sheep Sorrel, Sycamore (American), Timothy Grass IgE Inhalant Allergy Advanced (69 inhalants): Acacia, Alder (Smooth), Alternaria, Ash (White), Aspergillus, Bahia Grass, Bermuda Grass, Bluegrass (Kentucky), Box Elder (Maple), Brome Grass, Candida, Cat, Cedar (Mountain), Cladosporium, Cocklebur, Cockroach, Corn (Cultivated), Cottonwood Tree, Cypress (Bald), Dockweed (Yellow), Dog, Elm (American and Fall Blooming), Ferret, Fescue (Meadow), Gerbil, Goldenrod, Hickory (White), House Dust, Iodine Bush, Johnson Grass, Lamb’s Quarters, Maple (Red), Marsh Elder (Rough), Mexican Tea, Mite (D. Farinae), Mouse, Mulberry (Red and White), Nettle, Oak (Live, White, and Red), Oats, (Cultivated), Oat Grass Tall, Pecan Tree, Penicillium, Pigweed (Spiny and Rough), Plantain (English), Poplar (White), Privet, Rabbit, Ragweed (Giant and Short), Rye (Cultivated), Rye Grass (Perennial), Salt Cedar, Salt Grass, Sheep Sorrel, Sweet Gum, Sycamore, Thimerosal, Timothy Grass, Tree of Heaven, Walnut (Black), Western Water Hemp, Wheat (Cultivated), Willow (Black) Turn Around TimeThe turn around time for this test is 2-3 weeks, unless unforeseen circumstances arise. Specimen RequirementsIgE Inhalant Allergy Basic: 3 mL of serum in a gold topped SST or navy blue topped no additive tube is the absolute minimum. 5 mL is preferred. Test may not be done in some cases if the preferred amount is not shipped. There are no fasting or other restrictions prior to the collection of the specimen. IgE Inhalant Allergy Advanced: 5 mL of serum in a gold topped SST or navy blue topped no additive tube is the absolute minimum. 8 mL is preferred. Test may not be done in some cases if the preferred amount is not shipped. There are no fasting or other restrictions prior to the collection of the specimen. CPT CodesIgE Inhalant Allergy Basic: 86003*36 Kit InstructionsFor blood instructions please click here. Send this page to a friend
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