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Reporting Name
Seasonal Inhalants Allergen ProfileUseful For
Establishing a diagnosis of an allergy to seasonal inhalants
Defining the allergen responsible for eliciting signs and symptoms
Identifying allergens:
-Responsible for allergic response and/or anaphylactic episode
-To confirm sensitization prior to beginning immunotherapy
-To investigate the specificity of allergic reactions to insect venom allergens, drugs, or chemical allergens
Profile Information
| Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
|---|---|---|---|
| RYEG | Rye Grass, IgE | Yes | Yes |
| JUNE | June Grass, IgE | Yes | Yes |
| SRW | Short Ragweed, IgE | Yes | Yes |
| EGPL | English Plantain, IgE | Yes | Yes |
| LAMQ | Lambs Quarter, IgE | Yes | Yes |
| BXMPL | Box Eld/Maple, S, IgE | Yes | Yes |
| OAK | Oak, IgE | Yes | Yes |
| ELM | Elm, IgE | Yes | Yes |
| TIMG | Timothy Grass, IgE | Yes | Yes |
| BIR | Silver Birch, IgE | Yes | Yes |
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Specimen Type
SerumOrdering Guidance
For a listing of allergens available for testing, see Allergens - Immunoglobulin E (IgE) Antibodies
Specimen Required
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.75 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days | |
| Frozen | 90 days |
Special Instructions
Reference Values
|
Class |
IgE kU/L |
Interpretation |
|
0 |
<0.10 |
Negative |
|
0/1 |
0.10-0.34 |
Borderline/equivocal |
|
1 |
0.35-0.69 |
Equivocal |
|
2 |
0.70-3.49 |
Positive |
|
3 |
3.50-17.4 |
Positive |
|
4 |
17.5-49.9 |
Strongly positive |
|
5 |
50.0-99.9 |
Strongly positive |
|
6 |
≥100 |
Strongly positive |
Reference values apply to all ages.
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Test Classification
This test has been cleared, approved, or is exempt by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.CPT Code Information
86003 x 10
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| SEAS | Seasonal Inhalants Allergen Profile | 94593-1 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| BIR | Silver Birch, IgE | 15283-5 |
| BXMPL | Box Eld/Maple, S, IgE | 7155-5 |
| EGPL | English Plantain, IgE | 6110-1 |
| ELM | Elm, IgE | 6109-3 |
| JUNE | June Grass, IgE | 6153-1 |
| LAMQ | Lambs Quarter, IgE | 6156-4 |
| OAK | Oak, IgE | 6189-5 |
| RYEG | Rye Grass, IgE | 7369-2 |
| SRW | Short Ragweed, IgE | 6085-5 |
| TIMG | Timothy Grass, IgE | 6265-3 |
Clinical Information
Clinical manifestations of immediate hypersensitivity (allergic) diseases are caused by the release of proinflammatory mediators (histamine, leukotrienes, and prostaglandins) from IgE-sensitized effector cells (mast cells and basophils) when cell-bound IgE antibodies interact with allergen.
In vitro serum testing for IgE antibodies provides an indication of the immune response to allergens that may be associated with allergic disease.
The allergens chosen for testing often depend upon the age of the patient, history of allergen exposure, season of the year, and clinical manifestations. In individuals predisposed to develop allergic disease, the sequence of sensitization and clinical manifestations proceed as follows: eczema and respiratory disease (rhinitis and bronchospasm) in infants and children younger than 5 years of age due to food sensitivity (milk, egg, soy, and wheat proteins), followed by respiratory disease (rhinitis and asthma) in older children and adults due to sensitivity to inhalant allergens (dust mites, mold, and pollen inhalants).
Interpretation
Detection of IgE antibodies in serum (class 1 or greater) indicates an increased likelihood of allergic disease as opposed to other etiologies and defines the allergens that may be responsible for eliciting signs and symptoms.
The level of IgE antibodies in serum varies directly with the concentration of IgE antibodies expressed as a class score or kU/L.
Report Available
Same day/1 to 3 daysSpecimen Retention Time
14 daysReject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | OK |
| Gross lipemia | OK |
Method Name
Fluorescence Enzyme Immunoassay (FEIA)
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send an Allergen Test Request (T236) with the specimen.