The Allergy Panel – Food Plus Inhalant (Outlab) is a comprehensive diagnostic blood test used to identify specific triggers for allergic reactions. It measures the levels of Immunoglobulin E (IgE) antibodies in the blood, which the immune system produced in response to specific allergens.
Key Components of the Panel
The test screens for a wide range of common triggers across two main categories:
Food Allergens: Includes common vegetarian and non-vegetarian items such as milk, wheat, peanuts, eggs, seafood, soy, and various grains or fruits.
Inhalant Allergens: Focuses on airborne environmental triggers including pollen (grass, trees, weeds), dust mites, mold spores, and animal dander (cat, dog, etc.)