Crab (f23) IgE details
What Crab (f23) IgE shows
Crab is a crustacean shellfish, and shellfish allergy is one of the more common food allergies in adults. This test measures IgE antibodies to crab proteins to see whether your immune system is sensitized to them. A positive result can help explain symptoms such as hives, swelling, vomiting or breathing difficulty after eating crab. Crab shares a muscle protein called tropomyosin with shrimp, lobster and crayfish, and also with dust mites and cockroaches, so a positive result can reflect cross-reactivity. IgE shows sensitization, not necessarily allergy, so the result needs to be read against your symptoms and history.
Tests that include Crab (f23) IgE
This test measures the body's allergic response to crab by detecting specific IgE antibodies in the serum. It's crucial for diagnosing seafood allergies and guiding dietary recommendations.
- 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.
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.
This in vitro allergen-specific IgE panel is used to quantitatively measure an individual's IgE response to 6 different seafood that are commonly associated with allergies. These shellfish include codfish, crab, lobster, salmon, shrimp, and tuna. This IgE panel is intended to be used in conjunction with other clinical information to aid in the diagnosis of food allergies [1].
- Codfish (f3) IgE
- 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.
- Salmon (f41) IgE Measures IgE antibodies to salmon, a fish food allergen, to check whether your immune system is sensitized to it.
- Shrimp (f24) IgE Measures IgE antibodies to shrimp, a common shellfish food allergen, to check whether your immune system is sensitized to it.
- Tuna (f40) IgE Measures IgE antibodies to tuna to check for allergic sensitization to this fish, interpreted alongside any symptoms after eating it.
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