Oyster (f290) IgE details
What Oyster (f290) IgE shows
This test measures IgE antibodies directed at proteins in oyster, a shellfish (mollusc) eaten raw or cooked. It is used to check for allergic sensitization when you have had symptoms such as itching, hives, swelling or stomach upset after eating oysters. A positive result shows that your immune system has made IgE to oyster, and higher levels make a true allergy more likely. Oysters share tropomyosin with other shellfish and dust mites, so sensitization to several of these can occur together. A positive result shows sensitization, not necessarily allergy, so it needs to be read against your symptoms and history.
Tests that include Oyster (f290) IgE
This test measures the body's immune response to oysters by checking for specific IgE antibodies in the serum. It's useful for identifying allergies to oysters, which can cause reactions in some people.
- Oyster (f290) IgE Measures IgE antibodies to oyster to check for allergic sensitization to this food, helping explain reactions that happen after eating it.
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