Allergy Panel - Eczema Comprehensive Veg

It is done in suspected skin conditions for diagnosis and determining the exact source causing it (trigger factor). Since it is a skin condition it mainly leads to topical symptoms like: Itching, redness, dryness, rashes, and patches. The cause may very often be genetic. It may occur anywhere on the body but certain areas are more prone like knees, elbows, neck, back. The test is often used as a differential diagnosis to urticaria and skin allergies due to other causes. Based on these results further specific testing is recommended. 

It measures the IgE mediated response to 29 different types of vegetarian food sources. Total IgE levels are also measured. Further tests to a specific allergen will help in further diagnosis.

The eczema allergy test measures the IgE-mediated response to 29 different types of vegetarian food sources. The test also gives a more accurate total IgE level. This helps doctors determine which allergens may be causing an allergic response, and treatment plans can be looked at accordingly. Along with measuring IgE levels for potential allergies, allergen-specific tests are available to determine what specifically might be causing the symptoms.

This test requires a blood sample post exposure to the allergens. 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. 

Positive result to an allergen indicates that it is the trigger factor for causing the eczematous condition . Increased allergen-specific IgE levels further confirms that. Very often the test may be positive for more than one allergen as well. The further treatment course is decided based on the results. Based on the symptom, age, environmental allergens, and region wise allergens further testing may be required for specific diagnosis. Negative result may require other tests for differential diagnosis.

People with eczema may experience a range of symptoms that call for undergoing the test; these symptoms include the following:

• Redness
• Dryness
• Itching
• Skin lesions

If the allergen test result comes back positive, it means that the substance is a trigger for the eczematous condition. Allergists can test for specific allergens (through IgE levels) to get a more accurate diagnosis. However, the results may be positive for more than one allergen sometimes. Depending on the symptoms, additional tests may be necessary to figure out which allergy is responsible. On the other hand, a negative result doesn't always mean that there is no allergy; other tests may need to be performed to rule out other possible causes of the symptoms.

A blood sample after exposure to the allergens is required. The procedure of collecting the sample is quite simple. First, the area where the needle will be inserted to collect the blood sample will be disinfected, and then the fist will need to be clenched to make the veins easier to find. Finally, to collect the blood sample in a vacutainer, a tourniquet will be wrapped around the upper arm and pulled until the band starts to feel tight. This will help the blood buil up in the veins, making it easier to collect the sample.

The best thing to do in such cases is to avoid contact with the allergen to the maximum. Anti-allergen medication can also help neutralise the effect of the source in case of contact.

IgE stands for Immunoglobin E, which is an antibody that helps the body fight against particular allergens. It is a type of protein.

The ImmunoCap technique is used to measure how people respond to allergens. It is a reliable and accurate technique for detecting allergen-specific IgE. This test offers excellent reliability, reproducibility and good matching with SPT results.

Anaphylaxis is an allergic reaction that can happen very quickly, and it can lead to several dangerous symptoms, including a rapid heart rate, a skin rash, vomiting and nausea. Any type of allergic reaction where the airways close up requires immediate medical attention.

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