IgE

Patients with atopic allergic diseases such as atopic asthma, atopic dermatitis, and hay fever have been shown to exhibit increased total immunoglobulin E (IgE) levels in blood.  IgE is also known as the allergenic antibody.   In general, elevated levels of IgE indicate an increased probability of an IgE-mediated hypersensitivity, responsible for allergic reactions. Parasitic infestations such as hookworm, and certain clinical disorders including aspergillosis, have also been demonstrated to cause high levels of IgE.

The Biorex Diagnostics Immunoglobulin E (IgE) ELISA assay is intended for use in the quantitative determination of IgE concentration in human serum.