Testing for IgE antibodies is useful to establish the diagnosis of an allergic disease and to define the allergens responsible for eliciting signs and symptoms

• Why Take this Test

  Allergy blood tests are used to find out if you have an allergy. Total IgE test measures the overall number of IgE antibodies in your blood.

• Is this Test For You

  Your doctor will recommend this test if you have symptoms of:

  Wheezing

  Chest tightness

  Shortness of breath

  Recurrent cough

  Skin allergies

• More Information

  An immunoglobulin E (IgE) test measures the blood level of IgE, one of the five subclasses of antibodies. IgE antibodies are found in the lungs, skin, and mucous membranes.

Sample: 2 mL of Serum

Methodology: CLIA/ECLIA