Tuna (f40) IgE details
What Tuna (f40) IgE shows
This test measures IgE antibodies specific to tuna proteins to check whether your immune system is sensitized to tuna, eaten fresh, canned or raw in dishes like sushi. It can help look into reactions such as hives, swelling, vomiting or breathing trouble after eating it. Fish share some allergenic proteins, so results are often read alongside other fish tests, although some people tolerate canned tuna better than fresh. Spoiled fish can also cause histamine reactions that are not allergy. A positive result shows sensitization, not necessarily a clinical allergy, and is interpreted against your symptoms and history.
Tests that include Tuna (f40) IgE
This test measures the body's allergic response to tuna by checking for specific IgE antibodies in the serum. It's crucial for diagnosing tuna allergies and guiding dietary recommendations.
- Tuna (f40) IgE Measures IgE antibodies to tuna to check for allergic sensitization to this fish, interpreted alongside any symptoms after eating it.
This in vitro allergen-specific IgE panel is used to quantitatively measure an individual's IgE response to 6 different seafood that are commonly associated with allergies. These shellfish include codfish, crab, lobster, salmon, shrimp, and tuna. This IgE panel is intended to be used in conjunction with other clinical information to aid in the diagnosis of food allergies [1].
- Codfish (f3) IgE
- Crab (f23) IgE Measures IgE antibodies to crab, a shellfish, to check for allergic sensitization that may explain reactions after eating crab or other crustaceans.
- Lobster (f80) IgE Measures IgE antibodies to lobster to check for allergic sensitization that may explain reactions after eating lobster or other shellfish.
- Salmon (f41) IgE Measures IgE antibodies to salmon, a fish 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.
- Tuna (f40) IgE Measures IgE antibodies to tuna to check for allergic sensitization to this fish, interpreted alongside any symptoms after eating 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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