Casein (f78) IgE details
What Casein (f78) IgE shows
Casein is the main group of proteins in cow's milk, found in milk, cheese, yogurt and many processed foods. This test measures IgE antibodies specific to casein to check for allergic sensitization, usually alongside tests for whole milk and other milk proteins. Casein is fairly stable when heated, which makes it useful in looking at milk allergy in more detail. A positive result shows that your immune system has made IgE to casein. Higher casein IgE has been linked to milk allergy that is more persistent and to reactions to baked milk products. IgE shows sensitization, not necessarily allergy, so the result needs to be read against your symptoms and history.
Tests that include Casein (f78) IgE
This test is an allergen-specific IgE antibody test that quantifies an individual's IgE response to casein. It is an in vitro quantitative assay, which is intended to be used in conjunction with other clinical information to aid in the diagnosis of food allergy [1].
- Casein (f78) IgE Measures IgE antibodies to casein, the main protein in cow's milk, to check for milk allergy sensitization and help understand its pattern.
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