In vitro serum testing for IgE antibodies provides an indication of the immune response to allergens that may be associated with allergic disease. The allergens chosen for testing often depend upon the age of the patient, history of allergen exposure, season of the year, and clinical manifestations., Useful For Establishing a diagnosis of an allergy to Eastern Sycamore Defining the allergen responsible for eliciting signs and symptoms Identifying allergens: -Responsible for allergic response and/or anaphylactic episode -To confirm sensitization prior to beginning immunotherapy, Testing for allergies, asthma, and immune deficiencies To help make a diagnosis, UPMC specialists may order the following tests and procedures: Laboratory studies – to evaluate many allergic and immunologic diseases Allergy skin testing – to evaluate allergic symptoms to pollen, dust mites, molds, pets, bee stings, and foods, In vitro serum testing for IgE antibodies provides an indication of the immune response to allergens that may be associated with allergic disease. The allergens chosen for testing often depend upon the age of the patient, history of allergen exposure, season of the year, and clinical manifestations., Useful For Establishing a diagnosis of an allergy to Eastern Sycamore Defining the allergen responsible for eliciting signs and symptoms Identifying allergens: -Responsible for allergic response and/or anaphylactic episode, Our practice will diagnose and treat illnesses such as asthma, allergic and non-allergic rhinitis, hives, sinusitis, bee sting allergy, skin allergies, food and drug sensitivity in children and adults. We also evaluate and care for patients with recurrent infections and immune deficiencies..