Description
NOTE: This test is ONLY AVAILABLE TO AUSTRALIAN RESIDENTS.
The IgE food antibody panel is a food allergy test which analyses serum levels of IgE antibodies for 27 foods, as well as Total IgE. This is a test option to consider for patients who may suffer an immediate reaction to specific foods.
The IgE allergic response is the most well-known food allergy reaction. IgE food allergy reactions usually occur immediately after the ingestion of offending foods, such as peanuts or shellfish. The IgE food antibody profile measures levels of antigen-specific IgE to common foods.
Some of the common foods that people have an IgE-mediated reaction to are things like nuts, milk and eggs.
It is recommended that IgE allergy testing is only performed for infants greater than 18 months of age.
Analytes
Grains/Legumes/Nuts
Almond, Brazil Nut, Buckwheat, Coconut, Corn, Green Pea, Hazelnut, Oat, Peanut, Rice, Soybean, Wheat, White Bean, Whole
Fruit
Apple, Banana, Orange, Peach
Fish/Shellfish
Blue Mussel, Cod, Salmon, Shrimp, Tuna
Vegetables
Carrot, White Potato
Egg
Chicken, Egg White
Dairy
Cow’s Milk
Miscellaneous
Sesame Seed
Test Method
EIA (Enzyme immunoassay)
Common Allergy Symptoms
- Respiratory Health
- Asthma
- Skin and Dermatological Health
- Eczema
- Other Health Conditions
- Fatigue
- Headaches
- Irritable Bowel
About The Test
All tests come with full instructions, including a pre-authorised practitioner script.
Home test kits come with everything you need to complete the test, including free express post return postage to the laboratory.
All pathology test kits come with a preauthorised script (including test kit/s if required) to take to your local pathology test centre.
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Turn-around time: 12-15 days
Do you have food allergies?
The IgE allergy test is a simple test that you can do at your home or office. The test includes testing for 27 common food allergens by checking each food against your body’s IgE antibodies.
How The Allergy Test Works
The IgE food allergy test is measuring the IgE antibodies primarily found in the mucous secretions, this test is ideal for food allergy reactions that occur about immediately after exposure to the food allergen such as within a few minutes to a few hours. The IgE allergy test is regarded as a Type 1 immediate hypersensitivity reaction, the antibodies of IgE have an immediate reaction which are caused by an allergen-specific immunoglobulin E (IgE) antibody that floats around in the blood stream.
IgE food allergies cause your immune system to react abnormally when exposed to one or more specific foods. Some of the common foods that people have an IgE reaction to are things like nuts, milk and eggs. The IgE allergy test picks up on IgE reactions to foods on the below list which are then considered allergens. It is recommended that IgE allergy testing is only performed for infants greater than 18 months of age.
Allergies Vs Intolerance’s & Sensitivities
Some people have allergies to certain foods, this means that when they consume a specific food that they are allergic to, their body’s immune system responds by attacking the substance in order to protect them from the substance. Allergies are always related to an immune system response. On the other hand many people have food intolerance’s, this means that when they consume a food that “disagrees” with them they experience symptoms that often seem like an allergy however the immune system isn’t involved which is difference between an allergy and an intolerance.
Food intolerance’s or food sensitivity’s are your body’s way of saying, “I can’t digest that” or “That food is irritating” or “That food in not compatible with me”. If you believe that you may have a food intolerance you may benefit from a food compatibility program or food intolerance and sensitivity testing.
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