ALEX3 Molecular Allergen Array, Macroarray Allergen Test, MADX Allergy Test
72 hours
Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
< 0.3 kUA/L
The ALEX 3 Molecular Allergen Array is an enhanced version of the previous test (ALEX )2, expanding the panel to 300 allergens (previously 285) with additional unique molecular markers and improved Cross-reactive Carbohydrate Determinant (CCD) blocking for greater diagnostic accuracy.
Accredited NRL Laboratory
3 times per week
ALEX is a multiplex allergy test that measures IgE antibodies to a broad panel of allergen extracts and molecular components. It provides a comprehensive profile of a patient's allergic sensitizations, improving diagnosis and enabling personalized allergy therapy.
Serum or Plasma
1 mL
Serum (SST; Gold Top or plain serum; Red Top) - Preferred or Lithium Heparin Plasma (Green Top) - acceptable
No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.
This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 7 days |
| Frozen | 1 year at -20°C |