Respiratory Allergen Panel Region 18 IgE Blood Test

A respiratory allergen panel region 18 IgE blood test is used to detect possible allergic responses to various allergens in a particular area. The region 18 panel looks for allergens that are commonly found in Alaska.

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LabCorp

Test Code: 10673

CPT Code: 82785, 86003(x16)

Also Known As: AK Allergy Panel; Alaska Allergy Panel

Methodology: Immunoassay (IA)

Specimen Type: Blood

Preparation: No special preparation required.

Test Results: 3-5 days. May take longer based on weather, holiday or lab delays.

Details:

The commonly found allergens being tested for this region include:

Alder
Alternaria alternata (a mold)
Aspergillus fumigatus
Birch
Cat dander
Cladosporium herbarum
Cockroach
Cottonwood
Dermatophagoides farinae
Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus
Dog dander
Mouse urine proteins
Mugwort
Penicillium notatum
Sheep sorrel
Timothy grass

Description

State of Alaska

Order a respiratory allergen panel region 18 IgE blood test to detect an allergy to allergens commonly found in the Alaska region. This test measures the amount of allergen-specific antibodies in a blood sample.

Refer to the details listed above under the lab for specific allergens tested.

An allergy triggers a reaction in an individual's immune system. The body views certain substances as toxic and produces IgE antibodies to these contaminants. These antibodies cause histamine to be released, which will cause the symptoms of an allergic reaction.

Allergy symptoms vary from one individual to the next ranging from mild to severe reactions. The most common environmental allergy symptoms may include one or more of the following:

Sneezing
Runny nose
Nasal congestion
Coughing
Itchy, watery eyes
Headaches
Fatigue
Dark circles under the eye
Wheezing
Hives

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