what is drug specific ige
Specific IgE (allergy) tests. IgE-mediated allergy usually presents with symptoms of immediate hypersensitivity within a short period of allergen exposure. Clinical features may include one or more of itching, urticaria, angioedema, conjunctivitis, rhinitis, wheezing, stridor or hypotension.pecific IgE testing is used when skin prick tests are unavailable, the patient cannot stop taking anti-histamines, in the presence of extensive eczema, or with severe anaphylaxis where there is a concern about the risk of systemic symptoms with skin prick testing.