Description

A pediatric aeroallergen IgE blood test measures the amount of immunoglobulin E (IgE) antibodies in a child's blood in response to specific allergens. This test can help diagnose and manage allergies to environmental allergens like dust mites, pollen, and mold. 

Purpose 

  • Diagnose food allergies
  • Diagnose environmental allergies
  • Manage food allergies
  • Assess the risk of chronic sinusitis, dermatitis, or asthma

What allergens can be tested for? 

  • Animal dander
  • Dust mites
  • Food like milk, eggs, peanuts, and others
  • Insect venom
  • Latex
  • Mold
  • Pollen

The panel includes the following:

  • A. ALTERNATA IgE
  • C. HERBARUM IgE
  • C. LUNATA IgE
  • P. CHRYSOGENUM IgE
  • CAT EPITHELIUM IgE
  • DOG DANDER IgE
  • D. FARINAE IgE
  • D. PTERONYSSINUS IgE
  • LAMB'S QUARTER IgE
  • MARSHELDER, ROUGH IgE
  • PIGWEED/CARELESS IgE
  • RAGWEED, COMMON IgE
  • RAGWEED, FALSE IgE
  • RUSSIAN THISTLE IgE
  • BERMUDA GRASS IgE
  • JOHNSON GRASS IgE
  • PERENNIAL RYE IgE
  • TIMOTHY GRASS IgE
  • COTTONWOOD IgE
  • MESQUITE TREE IgE
  • ELM, AMERICAN IgE
  • LIVE OAK, VIRGINIA IgE
  • PECAN/HICKORY TREE IgE
  • MOUNTAIN CEDAR IgE

Fasting not required.