Test Description

The Upper Respiratory Disorder Profile comprises of tests for allergy including Oak, Elm, Bermuda Grass, Redtop/Bentgrass, Common Ragweed, Saltwort/ Russian Thistle,  Meadow Grass/Kentucky Blue, Johnson Grass, Cat Dander, Dog Dander, House Dust mite, and Alternaria Alternata.

When should this test be ordered?
Allergen-specific IgE antibody tests are usually ordered when a person has signs or symptoms that suggest an allergy to one or more substances. Signs and symptoms may include Hives, Dermatitis, Eczema, Red itchy eyes, Coughing, nasal congestion, sneezing, Asthma, Itching and tingling in the mouth, Abdominal pain or vomiting and diarrhea.
High Risk · Outside Reference Range
{The Upper Respiratory Disorder Profile comprises of tests for allergy including Oak, Elm, Bermuda Grass, Redtop/Bentgrass, Common Ragweed, Saltwort/ Russian Thistle, Meadow Grass/Kentucky Blue, Johnson Grass, Cat Dander, Dog Dander, House Dust mite, and Alternaria Alternata} : >= 3.5 (kUA/L)

An elevated allergen-specific result indicates that the person tested likely has an allergy. However, the amount of specific IgE present does not necessarily predict the potential severity of a reaction. A person's clinical history and additional medically-supervised allergy tests may be necessary to confirm an allergy diagnosis.
Borderline Risk · Outside Reference Range
{The Upper Respiratory Disorder Profile comprises of tests for allergy including Oak, Elm, Bermuda Grass, Redtop/Bentgrass, Common Ragweed, Saltwort/ Russian Thistle, Meadow Grass/Kentucky Blue, Johnson Grass, Cat Dander, Dog Dander, House Dust mite, and Alternaria Alternata} : 0.34-3.49 (kUA/L)
Low Risk · Within Reference Range
Reference range:

{The Upper Respiratory Disorder Profile comprises of tests for allergy including Oak, Elm, Bermuda Grass, Redtop/Bentgrass, Common Ragweed, Saltwort/ Russian Thistle, Meadow Grass/Kentucky Blue, Johnson Grass, Cat Dander, Dog Dander, House Dust mite, and Alternaria Alternata} : 0-0.34 (kUA/L)
Testing Method Used
Sandwich Immunoassay.

Sample is stable for 7 days at 2-8°C.

Please ship samples daily.
Improvements and Prevention
Avoid contact with the allergen and advance preparation for accidental exposure, in the form of medications such as antihistamines and portable epinephrine injections, is the safest course in case of an allergy.
Specimen Type
Serum
Fasting Required
No, but may be done with other tests that requires fasting.
Drawing and Processing
  1. Draw from a vein into a SST tubetube1
  2. Invert tube (do not shake) 1-2 times to mix adequately
  3. Let stand upright in tube rack for 30 minutes
  4. Centrifuge for 15 minutes at 3300rpm
  5. Do not leave at room temperature for more than 1 hour
  6. Keep cold in a refrigerator to maintain stability, until ready to ship
Shipping Instructions
  1. Freeze ice packs 24 hours prior to use
  2. Place ice packs inside the Styrofoam insulated kit
  3. Place processed tubes inside biohazard bag, place inside kit
  4. Seal box, print airbill and adhere to box and wait for courier to pick up
Rejection Criteria
QNS; temperature out of range upon receipt; grossly lipemic or hemolyzed; wrong specimen type; sample stability exceeded for this analyte; unlabeled or mislabeled specimen.
References

The information provided here is intended for educational purposes only and should not be used or substituted as medical advice. You should consult a healthcare practitioner regarding medical diagnosis or treatment.