What test is conducted using the SST tube for allergy testing?

The Radioallergosorbent Test (RAST) is specifically designed for allergy testing and requires serum for the analysis. The Serum Separator Tube (SST), which contains a gel that separates serum from the cells upon centrifugation, is ideal for this purpose. The serum obtained from an SST tube allows for the measurement of specific IgE antibodies against allergens, which is the foundation of the RAST. This test is crucial in identifying sensitivity to various allergens that can provoke allergic reactions in patients.

Other tests mentioned, such as the blood glucose test, lipid panel, and complete blood count, either do not require the same type of sample preparation or pertain to different diagnostic purposes. The blood glucose test focuses on the monitoring of sugar levels in the blood, the lipid panel assesses cholesterol and triglycerides, and the complete blood count measures various components of blood to provide insight into general health. Since these tests are not related to allergy identification, they do not utilize the SST tube in the same context as the RAST does.