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Food Allergy

$175.00

SKU: 603834 Category:

Description

$175.00

SKU: 603834 Category:

Description

To find out the body’s immune response (IgE) to certain allergens. This test is for you if

  • you have allergies to certain foods but unsure about it
  • you have asthma along with food allergies
  • you want to know the right choice of food

This test is for you if after certain foods

  • you have skin reactions
  • you have itching, swelling or tingling
  • you have abdominal cramps, diarrhea or vomiting
  • you have stuffy nose or difficulty breathing

Description

To find out the body’s immune response (IgE) to certain allergens. This test is for you if
  • you have allergies to certain foods but unsure about it
  • you have asthma along with food allergies
  • you want to know the right choice of food
This test is for you if after certain foods
  • you have skin reactions
  • you have itching, swelling or tingling
  • you have abdominal cramps, diarrhea or vomiting
  • you have stuffy nose or difficulty breathing

What's tested

  • Egg white
  • Lactose
  • Wheat
  • Corn
  • Codfish
  • Clam
  • Shrimp
  • Scallop
  • Peanut
  • Walnut
  • Soybean
  • Sesame seed

Eligibility

You must be 18 years of age or older to purchase Please DONOT take the test if you have severe allergic reaction to the listed panel

  • Drop in Blood Pressure
  • Chest tightness
  • Swollen lips and wheezing
  • Loss of consciousness
  • Rapid pulse
  • Anaphylaxis (life-threatening skin and systemic manifestation)

Test details

  • Sample type: Blood
  • Collection method: In person at a LabCorp location

Preparing for your test

No special preparation or fasting is needed.

After the test

After your specimen is taken, it takes a few business days to process and report it, although processing time varies for individual tests. You will receive your results with a relevant reporting. In case of results that are outside the expected ranges, please consult you PCP or Health care coordinator. Please note that the presence of antibodies doesn’t confirm a certain allergy, neither can it predict the immune response of your body. The results should always be correlated with the history and clinical picture of the patient and interpreted by your PCP or an allergist.

How it works

1

Buy a lab test

No doctor visit required for purchase. Book a visit to one of 2000+ Lap Corp locations.

2

Schedule an appointment

Complete your test sample collection during your scheduled appointment.

3

Get fast results online with relevant interpretation

Access results online as soon as they’re available.