Allergy Inhalant Enzyme Assay Blood
What is this test?
Inhalant allergen mix 7 (ix7, IP7) detects Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus (D1), Cat dander (E1), Cat epithelium (E1), Dog dander (E5), Horse dander (E3), and Rabbit epithelium (E82) IgE antibodies. Testing for IgE antibodies may be used to help diagnose an allergic disease or the cause of an anaphylactic episode in a patient. Enzyme and fluorescent-based assays, which were preceded by the RAST test (Radio-AllergoSorbent Test), are performed to detect allergen-specific IgE in the patient
Also known as Allergy Inhalant Enzyme Assay.
Test Preparation
No special preparation is needed for Allergy Inhalant Enzyme Assay Blood. Inform your doctor if you are on any medications or have any underlying medical conditions or allergies before undergoing Allergy Inhalant Enzyme Assay Blood. Your doctor depending on your condition will give specific instructions.
Understanding your test results
| Gender | Age groups | Value |
| UNISEX | All age groups | Increased IgE (>100kU/l) is seen if the person is allergic to the specific substance |