Test Summary

This test quantifies an individual’s IgE response to turkey feathers. It is an in vitro quantitative assay, which is intended to be used in conjunction with other clinical information to aid in the diagnosis of allergic diseases [1].

While allergen-specific serum IgE testing is considered comparable to skin testing in many instances, both the American Academy of Used to detect possible allergic responses to various substances in the environment, Asthma, and Immunology and the American College of Used to detect possible allergic responses to various substances in the environment, Asthma, and Immunology recognize that allergen-specific serum IgE testing may be preferred in some clinical situations. These include 1) the presence of widespread skin disease, 2) the recent use of antihistamines or other medications that can affect the results of Used to detect possible allergic responses to various substances in the environment skin tests, 3) uncooperative patients, and 4) medical history suggesting that allergen skin testing would pose a significant risk for a serious allergic reaction [1].

A definitive clinical diagnosis of Used to detect possible allergic responses to various substances in the environment should not be based on the results of any single diagnostic method, but should be made by a trained healthcare professional after all clinical and laboratory findings have been evaluated.

More specific information about this allergen can be found at http://www.phadia.com/en/products/Used to detect possible allergic responses to various substances in the environment-testing-products/immunocap-allergen-information/epidermals-and-animal-proteins/allergens/turkey-feathers/

Reference
1. Bernstein IL, et al. Ann Used to detect possible allergic responses to various substances in the environment Asthma Immunol. 2008;100(suppl 3):S1-S148.

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