Latex Allergy Test
Measure immunoglobulin E (IgE) antibodies to latex allergens. This test may help you and your healthcare provider determine whether you have an allergy. Read moreThe Latex Allergy Test measures immunoglobulin E (IgE) antibodies produced in the blood in response to latex allergens.
PLEASE NOTE
This test reports the presence of lgE antibodies to latex allergens, but the result by itself cannot confirm the diagnosis of the allergy. It is important to follow up with your healthcare provider. They will review your results along with your medical history, signs and symptoms, medications, and any other test results. Only a healthcare provider can diagnose an allergy and prescribe medication, if needed.
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If you are allergic to latex, your healthcare provider may recommend a plan that includes the following:
- Avoid products that contain latex and environments where latex proteins may be airborne, such as hospital rooms.
- Check product labels for latex but remember that "hypoallergenic" doesn't necessarily mean the item is free of latex.
- Tell providers, caregivers, teachers, and friends that you are allergic to latex.
- Use nonlatex gloves for activities that are not likely to involve contact with infectious materials (e.g., routine housekeeping, maintenance, food preparation).
- Use nonlatex condoms during sexual intercourse.
- Clean work areas contaminated with latex dust frequently and change ventilation filters and vacuum bags used in these environments.
- Communicate your allergic condition to medical staff prior to checkups, procedures, and surgeries.
- Ask restaurants to ensure that the people preparing your food wear nonlatex gloves.
- Wear a medical-alert bracelet or necklace identifying your allergy and carry injectable epinephrine in case of an anaphylactic reaction.
- Quest Diagnostics. Latex (k82) IgE. Accessed January 31, 2024. https://testdirectory.questdiagnostics.com/test/test-detail/8927/latex-k82-ige?p=r&q=latex&cc=PHP
- Allergy Insider. Latex. Accessed January 31, 2024. https://www.thermofisher.com/allergy/us/en/allergen-fact-sheets/latex.html