Allergen - LIDOCAINE by EIA, Serum

The Allergen - Lidocaine by EIA, Serum test is used to detect IgE-mediated allergic sensitivity to Lidocaine in the blood using the Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA) method.

Test Purpose

• Identifies possible allergy to Lidocaine
• Helps evaluate:
  • Drug hypersensitivity reactions
  • Local anesthetic allergy
  • Skin rash, swelling, itching, breathing difficulty after Lidocaine exposure

Sample Required

• Serum

Method

• EIA (Enzyme Immunoassay)

Common Symptoms of Lidocaine Allergy

• Skin rash or hives
• Facial swelling
• Itching
• Wheezing
• Shortness of breath
• Anaphylactic reactions (rare)

Clinical Use

Often recommended before:

• Dental procedures
• Minor surgeries
• Cosmetic procedures
• Local anesthesia administration in sensitive patients

Interpretation

• Negative: No detectable IgE allergy to Lidocaine
• Positive: Suggestive of allergic sensitization; clinical correlation required

Alternative Names

• Lidocaine Allergy Test
• Lidocaine Specific IgE
• Local Anesthetic Allergy Panel (if combined)