Allergy, Individual Marker, Melaleuca
Understanding Allergy, Individual Marker, Melaleuca
What is Allergy, Individual Marker, Melaleuca?
Allergy, Individual Marker, MELALEUCA is a lab test that quantifies the amount of melaleuca-specific immunoglobulin E (IgE) antibodies in the blood. Certain individuals exhibit hypersensitive reactions on contact with certain substances like food, drugs, pollens, leaves, etc. The hypersensitive reaction is called an allergy reaction, and the substances that trigger the allergic reactions are called allergens. IgE is a protein that mediates allergic reactions. The symptoms of allergic reactions include skin rashes, redness, itchy skin, etc.
Your doctor will recommend this test to check if you are allergic to melaleuca trees. High levels of specific IgE in the blood usually indicate a person is allergic to melaleuca. However, additional confirmatory tests are recommended. Allergies due to melaleuca can be managed by avoiding contact with it.
Interpreting Allergy, Individual Marker, Melaleuca results
Interpretations
* If your total IgE level is increased, it usually indicates that you are suffering from one or more allergies. Sometimes, increased levels are also associated with parasitic infections. * An elevated IgE indicates an allergic process but does not indicate what a person is allergic to. In general, the greater the number of things a person is allergic to, the higher is the IgE level.
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