Lobster, Spiny (f304) IgE details
What Lobster, Spiny (f304) IgE shows
Spiny lobster, also called rock lobster, is a warm-water crustacean without the large claws of the American lobster, often eaten as lobster tails. This test measures IgE antibodies specific to spiny lobster proteins to check for allergic sensitization. A positive result can help explain symptoms such as hives, swelling, vomiting, or breathing problems after eating it. Spiny lobster shares a muscle protein called tropomyosin with shrimp, crab, other lobsters, and dust mites, so a positive result may reflect cross-reactivity rather than a separate allergy. A positive result shows sensitization, not necessarily allergy, so it is read alongside your symptoms and history of reactions.
Tests that include Lobster, Spiny (f304) IgE
This test is designed to identify allergies to spiny lobster by measuring the IgE antibodies in your blood. It's a crucial step for those who suspect they might have an allergic reaction to this type of seafood.
- Lobster, Spiny (f304) IgE Measures IgE antibodies to spiny lobster to check for allergic sensitization that may explain reactions after eating spiny lobster or other shellfish.
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