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I got a steriod shot for my asthma fri.i have an appt. mon. to test my ige level and other lab test for my ashma.will the shot interfer with the resul?

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Dr. David Liu answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics

Possibly: Steroids paradoxically increase the synthesis, and thus levels of ige. Thus, your levels might be changed by this shot. If possible, you might want to reschedule the testing.

Answered 1/14/2013

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A member asked:

I got a steriod shot for my asthma fri.i have an appt. mon. to test my ige level and other lab test for my ashma.will the shot interfer with the resul?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. David Liu answered

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