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  • Clinical Immunology
  • Allergy Diagnostics
  • Laboratory Medicine

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  • Allergies are a widespread health issue impacting all age demographics.
  • Phadiatop and phadiatop infant tests identify specific IgE antibodies for allergy diagnosis.
  • Understanding the correlation between total IgE and screening outcomes is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To establish a total IgE threshold for predicting negative allergy screening results.
  • To optimize the diagnostic pathway for allergic conditions.
  • To identify cost-effective strategies in allergy testing.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective observational study of adults and children under 15.
  • Inclusion of patients undergoing total IgE, phadiatop, and phadiatop infant tests (Jan 2018-Dec 2022).
  • Exclusion of patients with inadequate samples or invalidated test results.

Main Results:

  • A strong correlation was found between total IgE levels and allergy screening outcomes.
  • Identified total IgE thresholds: 20 UI/mL for phadiatop and 28 UI/mL for phadiatop infant.
  • Lower IgE levels significantly decreased the probability of positive screening results.

Conclusions:

  • Total IgE testing can serve as a cost-effective initial step in allergy diagnostics.
  • Recommend initial total IgE testing followed by reflex phadiatop/phadiatop infant testing based on IgE levels.
  • This approach can streamline allergy screening and potentially reduce healthcare costs.