Isocyanate HDI (k77) IgE details
What Isocyanate HDI (k77) IgE shows
Hexamethylene diisocyanate (HDI) is an isocyanate chemical used mainly in polyurethane paints, varnishes, and spray coatings, such as those used in car body repair. Exposure usually happens at work, by breathing in vapours or spray mist. This test measures IgE antibodies specific to HDI bound to a carrier protein, to check for allergic sensitization in people with symptoms such as wheezing, coughing, or a runny nose linked to work. A positive result supports sensitization to HDI. However, many people with isocyanate-related asthma do not have detectable IgE, so a negative result does not exclude it, and results are interpreted alongside your work history and lung function testing.
Tests that include Isocyanate HDI (k77) IgE
This test measures the presence of IgE antibodies in response to Isocyanate HDI, a chemical often found in various industrial settings. Identifying IgE antibodies specific to Isocyanate HDI can help in diagnosing allergic reactions that may occur in individuals exposed to this chemical in their work environment.
- Isocyanate HDI (k77) IgE Measures IgE antibodies to the isocyanate HDI, a chemical used in paints and coatings, to check for sensitization in people with work-related breathing symptoms.
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