Scallop (f338) IgE details
What Scallop (f338) IgE shows
Scallops are mollusks, a type of shellfish, eaten seared, in seafood dishes and in sushi. This test measures IgE antibodies specific to scallop proteins in your blood to check for allergic sensitization. A positive result can help explain reactions such as hives, swelling, digestive symptoms or breathing problems after eating scallops, and shellfish reactions can be severe. Some shellfish proteins, such as tropomyosin, are similar across shellfish and also dust mites, so results can overlap. Shellfish allergy is distinct from fish allergy. A positive result shows sensitization, not necessarily a true allergy, so it needs to be read alongside your symptoms and history.
Tests that include Scallop (f338) IgE
This test measures the body's immune response to scallops, helping to identify potential scallop allergies. By analyzing a small serum sample, it can provide valuable information for those experiencing allergic reactions to seafood, particularly scallops.
- Scallop (f338) IgE Measures IgE antibodies to scallop, a shellfish food allergen, to check whether your immune system is sensitized to it.
This panel tests for specific IgE antibodies to 17 foods (with an emphasis on tree nuts) that are commonly associated with allergies. Allergen-specific serum IgE testing is considered comparable to skin testing and may be preferred in some clinical situations. However, a positive test result only indicates that a patient is sensitized to the allergen of concern. Many IgE-sensitized individuals do not develop any symptoms when exposed to the allergen. A diagnosis of allergy should only be made by a trained medical provider after conducting a thorough clinical evaluation.
- Almond (f20) IgE Measures IgE antibodies to almond, a tree nut, used to check for allergic sensitization that may explain your symptoms.
- Brazil Nut (f18) IgE Measures IgE antibodies to Brazil nut, a tree nut, to check for allergic sensitization that may explain reactions after eating it.
- Cashew Nut (f202) IgE Measures IgE antibodies to cashew nut, a tree nut, to check for allergic sensitization that may explain reactions after eating it.
- Codfish (f3) IgE
- Cow's Milk (f2) IgE Measures IgE antibodies specific to milk proteins, used to check for a milk allergy.
- Egg White (f1) IgE
- Hazelnut (f17) IgE Measures IgE antibodies to hazelnut to check for allergic sensitization to this tree nut, which can range from mild mouth itching to severe reactions.
- Macadamia Nut (rf345) IgE Measures IgE antibodies to macadamia nut to check for allergic sensitization that may explain reactions after eating macadamia nuts.
- Peanut (f13) IgE
- Salmon (f41) IgE Measures IgE antibodies to salmon, a fish food allergen, to check whether your immune system is sensitized to it.
- Scallop (f338) IgE Measures IgE antibodies to scallop, a shellfish food allergen, to check whether your immune system is sensitized to it.
- Sesame Seed (f10) IgE Measures IgE antibodies to sesame seed, a major 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.
- Soybean (f14) IgE
- Tuna (f40) IgE Measures IgE antibodies to tuna to check for allergic sensitization to this fish, interpreted alongside any symptoms after eating it.
- Walnut (f256) IgE Measures IgE antibodies to walnut to check for allergic sensitization to this tree nut, interpreted alongside any symptoms after eating it.
- Wheat (f4) IgE
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