Epidermal's and Animal Proteins

About this test

Our Indoor Allergy Test Panel measures the levels of specific IgE antibodies in your blood. When you are exposed to an allergen, your immune system activates the release of too much of the antibody IgE. IgE activation acuases the release of a substance called histamine, which causes an allergic reaction. IgE antibodies are normally found in small amounts in the blood, but higher amounts can be a sign that the body overreacts to allergens. Having IgE antibodies, along with alergic symptoms, may indicate an allergy.

If you are affected by allergies, chances are that you understand the symptoms all too well. However, reactions may be dependent on your specific allergy type. Our Indoor Allergen Test Panel may be helpful in identifying if you have had or currently have an allergic reaction to specific indoor allergens. You may have experienced or experience any of the following signs and symptoms:

Millions of people live year-round with uncomfortable symptoms caused by indoor allergens such as dust mite droppings, mold, and animal dander. Allergens from pets can accumulate on furniture and other surfaces and retain their potency for long periods. Although pet hair is not an allergen, it can collect dander (skin flakes), urine, saliva, dust, and pollen, all of which may cause an allergic reaction. Additionally, dust within a home or another indoor environment may contain dust mite and cockroach particles, animal dander, mold spores, and other allergens. An animal allergy occurs when people come into contact with proteins in pet dander, saliva, or urine. The immune system mistakenly flags the protein as a threat and produces histamine, which causes allergy symptoms. The most effective way to prevent animal allergy symptoms is to avoid the animal.