Specific IgE - Cat Dander
- Sample Type
- Standard
- Fasting
- No
- Unit
- kUA/L
This test measures the concentration of Immunoglobulin E (IgE) antibodies specific to cat dander proteins (primarily Fel d 1). Unlike a Total IgE, which indicates general allergic tendency, the Specific IgE confirms sensitization to a specific allergen, helping clinicians correlate symptoms with environmental triggers.
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Enter your lab result to see where you stand compared to the standard reference range.
Why Context Matters
A positive test (sensitization) does not always equal clinical allergy (symptoms). Some individuals have specific IgE antibodies but do not experience symptoms upon exposure. Conversely, local allergic rhinitis can exist even with negative serum IgE.
Lab ranges are statistical averages, not biological laws. "Normal" for a 20-year-old male isn't normal for a 60-year-old female.
Clinical References
Source-of-truth databases and clinical guidelines for Specific IgE - Cat Dander:
Official Sources
- 2023 AAHA Management of Allergic Skin Diseases in Dogs and Cats Guidelines - PubMedpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Research & Guidelines
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