Access concise information on how to interpret ImmunoCAP^TM Specific IgE test results as well as potential clinical implications to aid in your diagnosis and patient management plan.

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How to interpret ImmunoCAP Specific IgE test results

Results indicate a patient’s level of sensitization to a specific allergen, meaning ImmunoCAP Specific IgE testing can aid in diagnosing a clinical allergy.

What units do ImmunoCAP tests use?

Results are reported in the amount of IgE antibodies for a specific allergen in kilounits of allergen per liter of blood (kU_A/l).

What does an elevated ImmunoCAP test indicate?

Results ≥0.1 kU_A/l indicate an allergen sensitization, which can be used to help clinically diagnose allergy as long as patient history is taken into account. ImmunoCAP tests alone cannot diagnose a clinical allergy.¹

What is the difference between sensitization and allergy?

Sensitization levels vary from patient to patient, and there is no standardized numerical amount which indicates the severity of a reaction. Therefore, each patient’s personal symptom history must be considered before diagnosing.

Example:

Patient A has a cat allergen sensitization of 10 kU_A/l but does not react to cats.
Patient A is sensitized to cats but not allergic.
Patient B has a cat allergen sensitization of 5 kU_A/l and experiences severe rhinitis when exposed.
Patient B may be clinically diagnosed with a cat allergy.

The role of allergen components in testing

Uncover a granular understanding of allergies to improve diagnoses.

Allergen component tests measure allergic sensitization to specific proteins and/or carbohydrates found in whole allergens, which gives you a deeper understanding of cross-reactivity, potential severity, and potential tolerance.²

Testing with allergen components can lead to optimized:^2,3

Allergy diagnosis
Allergy management
Insights for specialized treatment options

Allergen component testing

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How to interpret ImmunoCAP Specific IgE test results

Results indicate a patient’s level of sensitization to a specific allergen, meaning ImmunoCAP Specific IgE testing can aid in diagnosing a clinical allergy.

The role of allergen components in testing

Uncover a granular understanding of allergies to improve diagnoses.

Allergy diagnostic result guides

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