It’s time to test for respiratory allergies in primary care
Is it the puppy or the pollen? Allergic or non-allergic rhinitis? Will antihistamines solve the problem? Use ImmunoCAP™ Specific IgE testing for suspected respiratory allergies to help identify specific allergens and enable targeted, effective treatment.
Thermo Fisher Scientific is always at your side to deliver accurate allergy insights.
For patients, learn more about allergy symptoms, triggers and care at Allergy Insider.
Why test for respiratory allergies in
primary care?
Learn more about how respiratory allergy testing can help your practice.
Improve patients' quality of life
Don’t let allergic rhinitis symptoms stand in the way of your patients’ daily activities and well-being.
Achieve diagnostic clarity for targeted care
There’s symptom overlap between allergic and non-allergic rhinitis. Testing helps inform an effective management plan.
Leverage the value of a negative IgE result
There’s power in a negative result, too, which can indicate where additional investigation for allergy-like symptoms is required.
Elevate primary care allergy management
Primary care clinicians, like you, are patients’ first line of defense for effective allergy management to help give them answers.
If your patient has allergic rhinitis symptoms, you should test
Allergy symptoms may seem mild, but they can profoundly impact patients’ quality of life. Testing helps identify the specific allergen triggers behind these symptoms, allowing you to provide targeted guidance and improve patient well-being. Take the guesswork out of allergy diagnosis so you can offer treatments that enhance your patients’ quality of life.
Similar symptoms, different causes.
Allergic rhinitis
Symptoms:
- Itchy, runny nose
- Wheezing
- Sneezing
- Itchy, watery eyes
- Postnasal drip
- Coughing
Non-allergic rhinitis
Symptoms:
- Itchy, runny nose
- Wheezing
- Sneezing
- Itchy, watery eyes
- Postnasal drip
- Coughing
- Can produce a fever
- Not likely to last more than two weeks
- Sore throats can accompany colds
- Appear during any season of the year
How ImmunoCAP blood testing supports better diagnosis and outcomes
- Improved productivity1
- Appropriate use of medication1, 3
- Reduced medication costs3
- Qualified referrals to allergy specialists2
- Better quality of life1
The ImmunoCAP testing portfolio is the gold standard in allergy diagnostics4
Drive precise results with our ImmunoCAP portfolio comprised of more than 550 whole allergens, allergen mixes and allergen component tests. Backed by 50+ years of research, ImmunoCAP tests can help optimize patient management, from rhinitis and asthma to immunotherapy guidance. Available through leading labs worldwide, the comprehensive ImmunoCAP test portfolio is trusted for accurate diagnosis across diverse patient needs.5,6
How do I order an ImmunoCAP test for my patient?
Ordering is quick and easy
First, identify the appropriate patient—one who is experiencing symptoms of allergic-like symptoms or has a history of symptoms such as nasal congestion, rhinorrhea, sneezing, coughing, wheezing, chest tightness and/or shortness of breath.
Order an ImmunoCAP Specific IgE test
Follow the typical procedures you normally use when ordering laboratory blood tests.
Speak to an expert about ordering.
Let the laboratory analyze
The laboratory will process the ImmunoCAP test on Phadia™ Laboratory Systems.
Receive test results
Assess and interpret ImmunoCAP test results to personalize allergen management. Refer to an allergy specialist for additional diagnostics or advanced treatments.
Reach out to your laboratory partner to order. Most laboratories offer ImmunoCAP Specific IgE blood testing for supporting the diagnosis of allergies. To test, you’ll select allergens according to your patient’s symptoms and history. You can reach out to a Thermo Fisher representative for more detailed information.
How to interpret your patient’s lab results
Confidently diagnose and manage allergies with the support of testing algorithms and pocket guides.
Combine ImmunoCAP Specific IgE blood test results with the patient's history, symptoms and physical exam findings to inform your understanding and decision-making.4,5
What should you do with a positive result? How about a negative result for a specific allergen? View our full quick guide for important considerations on your patient’s results.
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- Demoly, P. et al. (2022). A pragmatic primary practice approach to using specific IgE in allergy testing in asthma diagnosis, management, and referral. Journal of Asthma and Allergy, 15, 1069–1080.
- Welsh, N. et al. (2006). The pharmacoeconomic impact of ImmunoCAP testing on the usage of second-generation antihistamines and a leukotriene receptor antagonist at Wilford Hall Medical Center. Journal of the American Pharmacists Association, 46(5), 627.
- Crameri, R. (2013). The crux with a reliable in vitro and in vivo diagnosis of allergy. Allergy, 68(6), 693–694.
- Thermo Fisher Scientific. (2022, June 2). ImmunoCAP™ Specific IgE Conjugate 400 directions for use [Data sheet].
- Wang, J. et al. (2008). Correlation of serum allergy (IgE) tests performed by different assay systems. Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, 121(5), 1219–1224.
