What Tests Are Included in the Package?
- Total IgE – Measures overall immunoglobulin E levels responsible for allergic reactions.
- Complete Blood Count (5 diff) – Assesses overall health, detecting inflammation and possible allergy symptoms such as eosinophilia.
- Pediatric Inhalant Panel (20 Allergens) – Identifies reactions to common inhalant allergens, including:
- House Dust Mites (Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus, Dermatophagoides farinae),
- Pet Dander (Cat, Dog),
- Tree Pollen (Birch, Alder, Hazel),
- Grass Pollen (Grasses, Rye),
- Weed Pollen (Mugwort, Plantain, Goosefoot),
- Molds (Alternaria alternata, Cladosporium herbarum).
Why Should You Perform the Pediatric Inhalant Allergy Test Package?
Inhalant allergies in children can cause symptoms such as hay fever, coughing, wheezing, eye watering, itching, and atopic dermatitis. Early detection allows for effective treatment (e.g., antihistamines, allergen immunotherapy) and avoidance of allergens, improving the child’s quality of life and reducing the risk of developing allergic asthma.
When Should You Perform the Pediatric Inhalant Allergy Test Package?
- If You Notice Symptoms Such As:
- Hay fever,
- Coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath,
- Watery eyes, itchy conjunctiva,
- Itchy skin, atopic dermatitis.
- For children with suspected allergic asthma.
- For recurrent upper respiratory infections potentially triggered by inhalant allergens.
- Preventively – For children with a family history of allergies or atopic diseases.
Who Should Consider This Test Package?
- Children with symptoms of inhalant allergies, such as hay fever, coughing, or atopic dermatitis.
- Children with suspected allergic asthma.
- Children with chronic respiratory symptoms.
- Children with a family history of allergies or atopic diseases.
- Children with other allergies (e.g., food allergies), indicating a risk of inhalant allergies.
Material to Be Collected
How to Prepare for the Pediatric Inhalant Allergy Test Package?
Blood tests should be performed on an empty stomach. It is recommended to drink a small amount of water to ensure better comfort during blood collection. The last meal should be eaten no later than 6:00 PM the previous day. Blood collection is recommended in the morning between 7:00 and 10:00.
Waiting Time for Test Results
Up to
10 business days.