ImmunoCAP Allergy Testing Solutions

Virant Diagnostics pioneers the next-generation of precision diagnostics in the field of allergology with the incorporation of ImmunoCAP.

About Our Allergy Laboratory

Using the ImmunoCAP tests and Phadia instrument from ThermoFisher Scientific, our laboratory is able to offer comprehensive allergy testing with accurate and precise results. We determine levels of specific IgE (sIgE) and IgG4 for whole allergens and their components via fluorescent enzyme immunoassay (FEIA). Our test menu covers the broad spectrum of whole allergens, including foods, pollens, animal dander, insect venoms, and occupational allergens. We test over 550 whole allergens and 100 components. Customized tests and panels tailored to specific patient needs are available upon request.

Create an order, collect specimens, and view results now.

  • Create an order from Our Client Portal or via Test Requisition Form
  • Customizable test and panels are available
  • Access secure, encrypted results from our Client Portal

Specimen Requirements:

Collection

  1. For each panel ordered, completely fill one red-top tube or gel barrier tube with whole blood 
  2. Separate serum by centrifugation
  3. Transfer the serum into a plastic transport tube

Storage

  • Within 7 days: store between 2-7ºC (36-44ºF)
  • Beyond 7 days: -20ºC (-4ºF)
  • Avoid repeated thawing and refreezing

Shipment

  • Ship specimens overnight at room temperature (15-25ºC / 59-77ºF)
  • If above room temperature, then the package must include an ice pack

Our Customizable Allergy Testing Menu

Allergy Panels

D. farina, D. pteronyssinus, Cat dander, Dog dander, Mouse urine proteins, German Cockroach.

Tree Pollens (9) Box-elder, Common silver birch, Cottonwood, Elm, Maple leaf sycamore, Mountain juniper, Mulberry, Oak, Walnut, White ash

Grass pollens (9) Bahia grass, Bermuda grass, Cocksfoot (Orchard), Johnson grass, Meadow fescue, Meadow grass, Kentucky blue, Rye-grass, Timothy grass

Weed pollens (12) Cocklebur, Common pigweed, Common ragweed, Giant ragweed, Goosfoot, Lamb’s quarters, Mugwort, Nettle, Plantain (English), Ribwort, Rough marshelder, Sheep sorrel

Mold (6) Alternaria alternata, Aspergillus fumigatus, Cladosporium herbarum, Mucor racemosus, Penicillium chrysogenum, Stemphylium herbarum

Other regional respiratory panels are available upon request

D. pteronyssinus, D. farina, Cat dander, Dog dander, Mouse urine proteins, German cockroach, Cladosporium herbarum, Alternaria alternata, Egg white, Peanut, Soybean, Milk, Shrimp, Walnut, Cod, Wheat

Egg white, Cow’s milk, Peanut, Soybean, Sesame, Wheat, Walnut, Cashew nut, Shrimp, Cod, Salmon, Tuna

Almond, Brazil nut, Cashew nut, Hazelnut, Peanut, Pecan nut, Pine nut, Pistachio, Walnut

Cod, Octopus, Pacific squid, Plaice, Salmon, Trout, Tuna

Blue mussel, Clam, Crab, Lobster, Oyster, Scallop, Shrimp

Chickpea, Lentil, Pea, Soybean, White bean

Common wasp, Honey bee, Paper wasp, White-faced hornet, Yellow hornet

Amoxicilloyl, Ampicilloyl, Cefaclor, Chlorhexidine, Gelatin bovine, Insulin human, Penicilloyl G, Penicilloyl V, Pholcodine, Morphine, Suxamethonium

Bougainvillea, Cotton seed, Ethylene oxide, Ficus, Formaldehyde/ Formalin, Isocyanate HDI, Isocyanate MDI, Isocyanata TDI, Ispaghula, Phthalic anhydride, Silk, Sunflower seed

Panels are customizable upon request. Positive whole-allergens tests (> 0.1 kU/L) are reflexed to respective component panels for sIgE testing.

Specific Allergen IgE & IgG4 Testing

  • Egg white
  • Milk
  • Boiled milk
  • Peanut
  • Soybean
  • Shrimp
  • Crab
  • Lobster
  • Wheat
  • Gluten
  • Gliadin
  • Latex

Over 650 allergens are available for specific IgE and IgG4 testing.

sIgE Component Tests

This performs the allergen component test without the whole allergen. Examples of sIgE component panels:

  • Dog components
  • D.pteronyssinus components
  • Cashew components
  • Walnut components
  • Egg components
  • Soy components
  • Sesame components
  • Venom components
  • Alternaria alternata components
  • Timothy grass components
  • Alpha-Gal Panel
  • Cat components
  • Hazelnut components
  • Brazil nut components
  • Peanut components
  • Milk components
  • Wheat components
  • Shrimp components
  • Aspergillus fumigatus components
  • Common silver birch components
  • Giant ragweed components

Over 100 component tests are available for specific IgE.

IgG4 Test Menu

For research use only.

  • Hazelnut
  • Cashew
  • Pistachio
  • Walnut
  • Pecan
  • Brazil nut
  • Peanut
  • rAra h 1
  • rAra h 2
  • rAra h 3
  • rAra h 6
  • Milk
  • Egg white
  • Sesame Seed
  • Cat dander
  • Dog dander

For more information on Allergies and our Allergy Testing Solutions:

Allergy testing frequently asked question (FAQs) for patients – Click the link for more information on basophil activation testing & ImmunoCAP allergy testing.