Mountain Cedar (t6) IgE

What this laboratory test evaluates

Mountain Cedar (t6) IgE
This test measures your body's IgE response to mountain juniper, helping diagnose allergies. It's a lab test used alongside other clinical information for a comprehensive allergy diagnosis.

Why might you need this test?Providers might prefer this test over skin tests in certain situations, such as if you have widespread skin disease, recently used antihistamines, are uncooperative during tests, or if there's a high risk of a severe allergic reaction from skin testing.

Remember:A single test isn't enough for a definitive allergy diagnosis. A healthcare professional should consider all clinical and lab results.

What type of sample is required?0.3 mL serum is needed for this test.

Learn More About This Allergen:
http://www.phadia.com/en/Products/Allergy-testing-products/ImmunoCAP-Allergen-Information/Tree-Pollens/Allergens/Mountain-juniper-/

Reference:Bernstein IL, et al. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol. 2008;100(suppl 3):S1-S148.

Additional test information

This test quantifies an individual’s IgE response to mountain juniper. 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.

Collection and processing

• Sample type: Serum
• Fasting: No
• Estimated laboratory processing: Results should be available in 2 – 5 business days after the sample is collected

How Sunridge uses laboratory information

Sunridge considers the medical question, symptoms, history, medications, prior results, and whether the finding could change care before recommending testing. A laboratory result is not interpreted in isolation and does not establish a diagnosis by itself.

Before requesting this test

Availability, collection requirements, eligibility, and processing estimates can change. Sunridge reviews each request and, when appropriate, creates the order through Fullscript. Follow the current instructions supplied with the approved order.