A patient has an allergen-specific immunoglobulin E (IgE)level of 65 kU/L.This is indicative of which of the following radioimmunoassay (RAST)scores?

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A patient with an allergen-specific IgE level of 65 kU/L is indicative of a very high allergy. RAST scores categorize the level of allergen-specific IgE antibodies in the blood, with higher levels indicating a stronger allergic response. A level of 65 kU/L falls into the category of very high allergy according to standard classifications.

A Patient Has an Allergen-Specific Immunoglobulin E (IgE)level of 65