Allergy - Adult Comprehensive Panel, ImmunoCAP
Understanding Allergy - Adult Comprehensive Panel, ImmunoCAP
What is Allergy - Adult Comprehensive Panel, ImmunoCAP?
An Allergy - Adult Comprehensive Panel, ImmunoCAP is a specialized test that evaluates Total IgE (antibodies produced by the immune system in response to allergens) as well as specific IgE against 28 different allergy-causing substances or allergens using the Immunocap technique. These allergens include food, dust, trees, molds, grasses, weeds, pet dander, etc. The test results help determine the cause of the allergy and aid in deciding the course of treatment.
An allergy occurs when the immune system mistakenly identifies a harmless substance (allergens) as harmful and produces an inappropriate response by producing antibodies (specific proteins) called Immunoglobulin E (IgE). An Allergy - Adult Comprehensive Panel, ImmunoCAP includes the Total IgE test, a blood test used to measure the complete IgE levels in the blood. This test also includes comprehensive screening to detect the presence of specific IgE antibodies to a wide range of allergens, including environmental allergens (e.g., pollen, dust, animal dander, grass, weed), foods (vegetarian and non-vegetarian), and other common allergy triggers.
Your doctor may suggest the Allergy - Adult Comprehensive Panel, ImmunoCAP if you exhibit symptoms such as nasal congestion, sneezing, itchy/watery eyes, coughing, wheezing, skin rashes, hives, etc. Allergens detection through this panel will help your doctor guide appropriate management and treatment decisions and prevent severe complications. This comprehensive panel may also be advised for people with asthma to identify triggers that aggravate asthma symptoms.
Fasting is not required before getting an Allergy - Adult Comprehensive Panel, ImmunoCAP done. Your doctor may advise you to stop taking antihistamines (medications for treating allergy symptoms) before the test, as these can interfere with the test results.
Reference ranges may vary based on factors such as age, medical history, etc. Narrate your complete medical history to help the doctor correlate your clinical and laboratory findings.
What is Allergy - Adult Comprehensive Panel, ImmunoCAP used for?
An Allergy - Adult Comprehensive Panel, ImmunoCAP is done:
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If you experience allergy symptoms such as itchy or watery eyes, swelling, shortness of breath, skin rash, congestion, hives, diarrhea, eczema, or sneezing.
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If you have allergic asthma.
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To track and monitor treatment progress and effectiveness.
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In individuals with a family history of allergies.
What does Allergy - Adult Comprehensive Panel, ImmunoCAP measure?
Contains 29 testsThe immune system is your body's most significant defense system against infections. You can have allergic reactions when your immune system overreacts to certain substances, such as food, pollen, medicines, and animal dander. However, these do not cause similar allergic reactions in other people. If not taken seriously, sometimes they can be life-threatening. Therefore, identifying these substances and taking timely precautions and treatment is essential to avoid severe complications.
An Allergy - Adult Comprehensive Panel, ImmunoCAP offers 29 test parameters that help examine Total IgE and 28 different allergens, such as food, dust, grass, trees, animals, molds, etc, that can cause allergic reactions in the body. These tests help your doctor develop a treatment plan to address serious health challenges your body may face.
Total IgE
Immunoglobulins are antibodies (proteins) produced by plasma cells (specific immune cells) when the body recognizes bacteria, viruses, other microorganisms, or any other unknown substances as harmful foreign antigens (allergy-causing substances or allergens) to the immune system. There are five types of immunoglobulins: IgA, IgG, IgM, IgD, and IgE.
Unlike other antibodies, IgE is primarily associated with immune responses to allergenic substances, such as plant pollen, latex, pet dander, mold, eggs, peanuts, bee venom, and strawberries. Typically, IgE is present in tiny amounts in the blood. When the immune system encounters an allergen, it triggers the production of IgE antibodies. The Total IgE test measures the concentration of these IgE antibodies in the blood, providing insights into the presence and severity of allergies.
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Dust Panel
This test identifies specific dust particles causing the allergy symptoms.
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This further contains
- Greer Labs., Inc. (House dust)
- Dermatophagoides Pteronyssinus (House Dust Mite)
- Dermatophagoides Farinae (House Dust Mite)
- Blatella Germanica (German Cockroach)
Mold Panel
This test detects specific molds responsible for causing the symptoms of an allergy.
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This further contains
- Alternaria Alternata
- Aspergillus Fumigatus
- Penicillium Chrysogenum
- Candida Albicans
Animal Panel
This test confirms the specific animal that triggers the allergic reaction in an individual and causes allergic symptoms.
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This further contains
- Cat Dander
- Dog Dander
Grass Panel
This test identifies the specific grass variety causing the allergy.
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This further contains
- Johnson Grass
- Bermuda Grass (Durva / Cynodon grass)
Weed Panel
This test detects the specific weed causing the allergy.
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This further contains
- Common Ragweed
- Common Pigweed
- Goose Foot (Chenopodium Album)
- Mugwort (Artemisia Vulgaris)
Tree Panel
This test detects specific trees responsible for causing the allergy symptoms.
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This further contains
- Papdi Chibil / Elm
- Alder (Alnus Incana)
- Mesquite (Pahadi Keekar / Prosopis Juliflora)
- Birch (Betula Verrucosa)
Food Panel
The Food Panel measures the body's immune response to specific food allergens, including egg whites, soybean, peanut, wheat, cod fish, shrimp/prawns, blue mussel, and cow milk. By analyzing the immunoglobulin E (IgE) antibodies, which are produced by the immune system in reaction to these allergens, the test helps identify food sensitivities and allergic reactions. Detecting elevated levels of IgE antibodies to these foods can confirm an allergy, allowing for accurate diagnosis and management of allergic conditions. Getting tested helps guide dietary adjustments and treatment plans to prevent adverse reactions and ensure overall well-being.
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This further contains
- Egg White (Anda)
- Soyabean
- Peanut (Moongfali / Arachis hypogaea)
- Wheat ( Gehon / Triticum aestivum)
- Cod Fish ( Machhli / Gadus morhua)
- Shrimp / Prawns
- Blue Mussel (Mytilus Edulis)
- Cows Milk (Doodh)