Allergen,Individual-DustHouse Dust Greer Labs

• stablishing a diagnosis of an allergy to house dust (Greer Labs)
• Identifying allergens responsible for allergic disease and/or anaphylactic episode
• To confirm sensitization prior to beginning immunotherapy

House dust allergies mirror symptoms of hay fever or a cold, and include sneezing, runny nose, and coughing. Allergic reactions can also induce asthma, wheezing, and a skin rash.

Common signs or symptoms of a house dust allergy may include the following:

• Nausea or vomiting
• Itching or hives
• Rashes
• Itchy or watery eyes
• Inflammation of the skin where a cat has scratched, bitten, or licked
• Nasal Congestion
• Trouble breathing
• Light-headedness

A severe, possibly life-threatening allergic reaction known as anaphylaxis may occur in some cases. An anaphylactic response requires immediate medical attention. Signs or symptoms of anaphylaxis may include:

• Rapid or increased pulse
• Swollen throat or lump, making it difficult to breathe
• Low blood pressure
• Extreme dizziness or loss of consciousness

Specific IgE measures the concentration of circulating allergen specific IgE for Dust allergen House Dust Greer Labs.

This test requires a blood sample. A tourniquet (elastic) band is placed tightly on the upper arm. The patient is then asked to make a fist. This helps in the build-up of blood filling the veins. The skin is disinfected before needle insertion and the blood sample is collected in vacutainer.

Negative: < 0.1 KAU/L

 Positive: >= 0.1 KAU/L

Detection of IgE antibodies indicates an increased likelihood of allergy to house dust that may be responsible for eliciting signs and symptoms. A negative result indicates that the symptoms are not due to house dust allergies and other differential diagnoses must be considered.