Lobster (f80) IgG4 details
What Lobster (f80) IgG4 shows
Lobster is a crustacean shellfish eaten boiled, grilled, or in dishes such as bisques and rolls. This test measures IgG4 antibodies specific to lobster proteins. IgG4 antibodies are commonly produced when you eat a food, so a higher level mainly reflects exposure to lobster 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 shellfish allergy, which is assessed with IgE testing and your history of reactions.
Tests that include Lobster (f80) IgG4
This panel tests for specific IgG4 antibodies to 10 foods.
- Black Pepper (f280) IgG4 Measures IgG4 antibodies to black pepper as part of a food panel; food IgG4 mainly reflects exposure, and its link to symptoms is debated.
- Cauliflower (f291) IgG4 Measures IgG4 antibodies to cauliflower as part of a food panel; food IgG4 mainly reflects exposure, and its link to symptoms is debated.
- Clam (f207) IgG4 Measures IgG4 antibodies to clam as part of a food panel; food IgG4 mainly reflects exposure, and its link to symptoms is debated.
- Green Pea (f12) IgG4 Measures IgG4 antibodies to green peas, a marker of dietary exposure to this legume whose link to food-related symptoms is debated.
- Lettuce (f215) IgG4 Measures IgG4 antibodies to lettuce, which reflect exposure to lettuce in your diet; their link to food-related symptoms is debated.
- Lobster (f80) IgG4 Measures IgG4 antibodies to lobster, which reflect exposure to lobster in your diet; their link to food-related symptoms is debated.
- Peach (f95) IgG4 Measures IgG4 antibodies to peach, which mainly reflect that you have eaten this food; their link to food-related symptoms is debated.
- Sesame Seed (f10) IgG4 Measures IgG4 antibodies to sesame seed, which reflect your immune system's exposure to this food; their link to food symptoms is debated.
- Sweet Potato (f54) IgG4 Measures IgG4 antibodies to sweet potato, which mainly reflect how often you eat it; their link to food-related symptoms is debated.
- Walnut Food (Juglans spp.) IgG4 Measures IgG4 antibodies to walnut, which mainly reflect how often you eat it; their link to food-related symptoms is debated.
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