Lamb (f88) IgG4 details
What Lamb (f88) IgG4 shows
Lamb is a red meat eaten roasted, grilled, or in stews. This test measures IgG4 antibodies specific to lamb proteins. IgG4 antibodies are commonly produced when you regularly eat a food, so a higher level mainly reflects exposure to lamb and may be part of normal tolerance. The link between food IgG4 results and symptoms such as bloating, headaches, or fatigue is debated, and major allergy organizations do not recommend using them to diagnose food intolerance or to remove foods from your diet. This is not a test for lamb or red meat allergy, which is assessed with IgE testing, including alpha-gal IgE, and your history of reactions.
Tests that include Lamb (f88) IgG4
This panel tests for specific IgG4 antibodies to 9 foods.
- Cashew (f202) IgG4 Measures IgG4 antibodies to cashew as part of a food panel; food IgG4 mainly reflects exposure, and its link to symptoms is debated.
- Celery (f85) IgG4 Measures IgG4 antibodies to celery as part of a food panel; food IgG4 mainly reflects exposure, and its link to symptoms is debated.
- Coffee (f221) IgG4 Measures IgG4 antibodies to coffee as part of a food panel; food IgG4 mainly reflects exposure, and its link to symptoms is debated.
- Crab (f23) IgG4 Measures IgG4 antibodies to crab, which reflect exposure to this shellfish; how food IgG4 relates to symptoms is debated.
- Flounder (f147) IgG4 Measures IgG4 antibodies to flounder, a marker of dietary exposure to this fish whose link to food-related symptoms is debated.
- Kiwi (f84) IgG4 Measures IgG4 antibodies to kiwi fruit, which reflect exposure to kiwi in your diet; their link to food-related symptoms is debated.
- Lamb (f88) IgG4 Measures IgG4 antibodies to lamb, which reflect exposure to lamb in your diet; their link to food-related symptoms is debated.
- Pecan (f201) IgG4 Measures IgG4 antibodies to pecan, which mainly reflect that you have eaten this food; their link to food-related symptoms is debated.
- Salmon (f41) IgG4 Measures IgG4 antibodies to salmon, which reflect your immune system's exposure to this fish; their link to food symptoms is debated.
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