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FHDLS
90186
FHE4
57164
proteins) followed by respiratory disease (rhinitis and asthma) in older children and adults due to
sensitivity to inhalant allergens (dust mite, mold, and pollen inhalants).
Useful For: Testing for IgE antibodies may be useful to establish the diagnosis of an allergic disease
and to define the allergens responsible for eliciting signs and symptoms. Testing also may be useful to
identify allergens which may be responsible for allergic disease and/or anaphylactic episode, to confirm
sensitization to particular allergens prior to beginning immunotherapy, and to investigate the specificity of
allergic reactions to insect venom allergens, drugs, or chemical allergens.
Interpretation: Detection of IgE antibodies in serum (Class 1 or greater) indicates an increased
likelihood of allergic disease as opposed to other etiologies and defines the allergens that may be
responsible for eliciting signs and symptoms. The level of IgE antibodies in serum varies directly with the
concentration of IgE antibodies expressed as a class score or kU/L.
Reference Values:
Class IgE kU/L Interpretation
0 Negative
1 0.35-0.69 Equivocal
2 0.70-3.49 Positive
3 3.50-17.4 Positive
4 17.5-49.9 Strongly positive
5 50.0-99.9 Strongly positive
6 > or =100 Strongly positive Reference values
apply to all ages.
Clinical References: Homburger HA: Allergic diseases. In Clinical Diagnosis and Management by
Laboratory Methods. 21st edition. Edited by RA McPherson, MR Pincus. New York, WB Saunders
Company, 2007, Chapter 53, Part VI, pp 961-971
HDL Cholesterol Subclasses
Reference Values:
HDL-2 cholesterol: 9-38 mg/dL
HDL-3 cholesterol: 22-35 mg/dL
Test Performed By: Quest Diagnostics/Nichols Institute
33608 Ortega Highway
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92690
HE4
Reference Values:
Reference Values:
Adult females: < 115 pmol/L
HE4 Assay Manufacturer: Fujirebio Diagnostics
Methodology: Enzyme Immunometric Assay
Assay Sensitivity: 15 pmol/L
HE4 values obtained with different assay methods or kits cannot be used interchangeably. Results cannot
be interpreted as absolute evidence of the presence or absence of malignant disease.
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