A female dental assistant has developed signs and symptoms of a latex sensitivity and is undergoing allergy testing as well as blood work. Which of the following components of the assistant's blood work would most likely be the focus of her health care provider's analysis?

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^{Latex sensitivity can be either a type I or type IV reaction. Though T}h^{1 levels are}relevant in a type IV reaction, IgE analysis is the most common component of relevant blood work. MHC and CD8⁺levels are unlikely to be considered.

A Female Dental Assistant Has Developed Signs and Symptoms of a Latex