How Do You Interpret Latex Allergy Blood Test Results?
Rubber latex is commonly used in most rubber products. It is widely used due to it being more cost effective to produce as compared to the synthetic type. It is the natural rubber latex that causes an allergic reaction in humans. To find out if you are allergic to latex, a blood sample must be taken and examined by an immunologist. When you are finished you will get your results which lists your Immunoglobin E (lgE) levels on Latex and other possible allergens. Immunoglobins help fight foreign objects or organisms that enter our body. Look for the word “latex” on part of your allergy panel lab results. If it is outside the normal range then an allergy to latex is present. The normal range, however, should be close to IgE .002 to .2 mg/dl. Look at the other IgE levels besides latex, which comes bundled with all allergen blood tests. Sometimes other components combined with latex can cause reactions. Or if you did not react allergically to latex, then you can find out the alternative cau
