Clam (f207) IgE details
What Clam (f207) IgE shows
Clams are shellfish from the mollusc group, eaten in chowders, pasta dishes and seafood mixes. This test measures IgE antibodies specific to clam proteins to check for allergic sensitization. It can help when you have had hives, swelling, vomiting or breathing difficulty after eating shellfish. A positive result shows that your immune system has made IgE to clam. Shellfish share similar proteins, so sensitization to clam may come with sensitization to other molluscs or to crustaceans such as shrimp, and reactions can be serious. IgE shows sensitization, not necessarily allergy, so the result needs to be read against your symptoms and history.
Tests that include Clam (f207) IgE
This test measures the body's immune response to clams by checking for specific IgE antibodies in the serum. It's useful for identifying allergies to clams, helping to guide dietary recommendations and manage allergic reactions.
- Clam (f207) IgE Measures IgE antibodies to clam, a shellfish, to check for allergic sensitization that may explain reactions after eating clams or other molluscs.
This in vitro allergen-specific IgE panel is used to quantitatively measure an individual's IgE response to 4 different shellfish that are commonly associated with allergies. These shellfish include clam, crab, lobster, and shrimp. This IgE panel is intended to be used in conjunction with other clinical information to aid in the diagnosis of food allergies [1].
- Clam (f207) IgE Measures IgE antibodies to clam, a shellfish, to check for allergic sensitization that may explain reactions after eating clams or other molluscs.
- Crab (f23) IgE Measures IgE antibodies to crab, a shellfish, to check for allergic sensitization that may explain reactions after eating crab or other crustaceans.
- Lobster (f80) IgE Measures IgE antibodies to lobster to check for allergic sensitization that may explain reactions after eating lobster or other shellfish.
- Shrimp (f24) IgE Measures IgE antibodies to shrimp, a common shellfish food allergen, to check whether your immune system is sensitized to it.
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