My Molecular Component Allergy Test Results for the Shrimp Package

Started by forvictoria, October 11, 2012, 03:01:02 PM

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forvictoria

Hi everyone,
Since it was approved by the FDA I wanted so badly to have this test done, although I do not know the accuracy of it, I asked PIRL/Phadia and they have no answer to that question.

I just got back my results:
Negative (normal) for the component PEN A 1 Tropomyosin, IGE <.10 KU/L 
Normal is <.0.10

Shrimp IGE Complete is 0.63  KU/L
0.35-0.69 Low range

although it is still low range it is the highest it has been for me. I had 3 IGE done previously and they ranged from 0.36, 0.37 and 0.44

I am happy the component came back normal but would be happier if I knew the accuracy of the test.

If anyone has more info on this test I would appreciate hearing about it.

MacabreAtTheAppleStore


forvictoria

You're welcome.
Here is the catalogue for all the molecular allergy component tests offered by Phadia/PIRL

Click for Catalogue

admin rebekahc

I notice the link is the same as your member name - are you associated with this company?
TX USA

forvictoria

hehe nope I just uplaoded it to my web host server. I wanted to save it for myself, here's the link on the web
http://www.pirllab.com/pdfs/PiRL_Catalog.pdf

admin rebekahc

Thanks for posting the link from their website too, that way when updates are made we'll have access to the most recent document.  :)
TX USA

rebekahc

Wow!  I didn't know there were so many component tests available!  Do you (or anyone else reading this) know of a source which explains the significance of the different components?  I know here we've had discussion about the peanut components, but I don't recall seeing anything about the others.
TX - USA
DS - peanut, tree nut, milk, eggs, corn, soy, several meds, many environmentals. Finally back on Xolair!
DD - mystery anaphylaxis, shellfish.
DH - banana/avocado, aspirin.  Asthma.
Me - peanut, tree nut, shellfish, banana/avocado/latex,  some meds.

forvictoria

I wish the shrimp package came with interpretation of results like the U Know peanut test does. I am still unclear what my results mean, my allergist wasn't much help.

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