Immunoglobulin E (IgE) details
What Immunoglobulin E (IgE) shows
Immunoglobulin E (IgE) is the antibody class primarily responsible for allergic reactions and defense against parasites. A total IgE test measures your overall IgE level rather than reactivity to any specific allergen, and elevated levels generally support an allergic or, in some cases, parasitic process, though total IgE alone can't identify the specific trigger — for that, allergen-specific IgE testing (to particular pollens, foods, or other allergens) is needed. Total IgE can also be elevated in certain other conditions, including some immune disorders and skin conditions like eczema.
Tests that include Immunoglobulin E (IgE)
Immunoglobulin E (IgE Total) is an antibody involved in allergic responses and defense against parasitic infections. Elevated IgE levels are commonly associated with allergies, asthma, and certain parasitic diseases.
- Immunoglobulin E (IgE) The antibody class involved in allergic reactions and parasite defense. Elevated total levels support an allergic or parasitic process, though a specific allergen test is needed to pinpoint the cause.
Immunoglobulin E (IgE Total) is an antibody involved in allergic responses and defense against parasitic infections. Elevated IgE levels are commonly associated with allergies, asthma, and certain parasitic diseases.
- Immunoglobulin E (IgE) The antibody class involved in allergic reactions and parasite defense. Elevated total levels support an allergic or parasitic process, though a specific allergen test is needed to pinpoint the cause.
This panel tests for specific IgE antibodies to 5 molds that are commonly associated with allergies.
- Immunoglobulin E (IgE) The antibody class involved in allergic reactions and parasite defense. Elevated total levels support an allergic or parasitic process, though a specific allergen test is needed to pinpoint the cause.
- Alternaria alternata (m6) IgE Measures IgE antibodies to the mould Alternaria alternata, used to check for allergic sensitization that may explain your symptoms.
- Aspergillus fumigatus (m3) IgE Measures IgE antibodies to the mould Aspergillus fumigatus, used to check for allergic sensitization that may explain your symptoms.
- Cladosporium herbarum (m2) IgE Measures IgE antibodies to Cladosporium herbarum, one of the most common outdoor moulds, to check for allergic sensitization to mould spores.
- Mucor racemosus (m4) IgE Measures IgE antibodies to the mold Mucor racemosus to check for allergic sensitization that may contribute to nasal, eye or asthma symptoms.
- Penicillium notatum (m1) IgE Measures IgE antibodies to the mold Penicillium notatum (also called P. chrysogenum) to check for allergic sensitization that may contribute to nasal, eye or asthma symptoms.
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