Description
The IgE Food Allergy Advanced Test measures the body's immune response to a wide range of commonly consumed foods by detecting IgE (Immunoglobulin E) antibodies in the blood. This test helps identify true food allergies—immune system reactions that can cause symptoms such as hives, swelling, digestive issues, respiratory distress, or anaphylaxis.
Purpose of the Test:
- Identify IgE-mediated food allergies
- Pinpoint foods causing acute allergic reactions
- Guide elimination diets and allergy management strategies
Foods Tested in This Panel:
Nuts & Seeds:
- Almond
- Cashew
- Hazelnut
- Peanut
- Pecan
- Pistachio Nut
- Sunflower
- Walnut
- Flaxseed
- Sesame
Dairy & Animal Proteins:
- Cow Milk
- Goat Cheese
- Cheese (general)
- Casein
- Whey
- Yogurt
- Egg White
- Egg Yolk
- Beef
- Pork
- Chicken
- Turkey
- Lamb
Fish & Shellfish:
- Codfish
- Halibut
- Salmon
- Sardine
- Tuna
- Crab
- Lobster
- Shrimp
Fruits:
- Apple
- Apricot
- Avocado
- Banana
- Blueberry
- Cranberry
- Grape
- Grapefruit
- Lemon
- Mango
- Orange
- Papaya
- Peach
- Pear
- Pineapple
- Plum
- Raisin
- Strawberry
- Watermelon
Vegetables & Legumes:
- Asparagus
- Beet
- Broccoli
- Cabbage
- Carrot
- Celery
- Eggplant
- Garlic
- Green Bean
- Green Pepper
- Lettuce
- Lima Bean
- Mushroom
- Onion
- Pea
- Pinto Bean
- Pumpkin
- Radish
- Spinach
- Sweet Potato
- Tomato
- Zucchini
Grains, Seeds & Legumes:
- Barley
- Buckwheat
- Chickpea
- Corn
- Millet
- Oats
- Rice
- Rye
- Wheat
- Wheat Gluten
Miscellaneous:
- Baker's Yeast
- Brewer's Yeast
- Cane Sugar
- Cocoa Bean
- Coconut
- Coffee
- Honey
Fasting:
- Fasting is not required prior to this test.