Broccoli-Specific IgE, Total
A blood test that measures IgE antibodies directed against broccoli proteins to evaluate possible allergic sensitization.
["A result showing broccoli-specific IgE may indicate an immune response to broccoli, but it does not by itself confirm a food allergy."]
Key facts at a glance
- LOINC
- 61234-1
- Short code
- Broccoli IgE/IgE total %
- Synonyms
- Broccoli IgE/IgE total %
- Category
- tumor-marker
- Sample
- serum
- Container
- Red-top tube (SST)
- Units
- N/A
- Fasting
- false
- Population
- adult
- Sex
- all
- Age range
- 18–65 years
- Specimen volume
- 5 mL
- Stability
- Room temperature: 4h, Refrigerated: 24h, Frozen: 7d
- Hemolysis max
- 500
- Lipemia max
- 1000
- Icterus max
- 500
- TAT
- 4–24 hours
- Order
- routine
What is this test?
This test measures the amount of IgE antibodies your immune system makes against proteins in broccoli. It is an allergy-related blood test, sometimes included in food-specific IgE panels.
Why might I need this test?
Your clinician may order it if you have symptoms such as hives, swelling, abdominal pain, vomiting, or breathing difficulty after eating broccoli. It may also be used to evaluate suspected food allergy or guide further allergy testing.
How is the test performed?
A blood sample is collected and tested in a laboratory for antibodies to broccoli. The result is reported as a concentration or according to the laboratory’s classification system, depending on the test method used.
How do I prepare for the test?
No special preparation is usually required for this blood test. Antihistamines and some other medicines can affect allergy-test results, so tell your clinician about all medicines and supplements you take before the test.
Clinical interpretation
How abnormal results are interpreted and what conditions they suggest.
Detectable or elevated broccoli-specific IgE suggests that your immune system has been sensitized to broccoli. This may occur in people with a broccoli allergy, but it can also be present without symptoms, so the result must be interpreted alongside your history and, when needed, other allergy testing.
Short name
Broccoli IgE
Frequently asked questions
Does a positive broccoli IgE result mean I am allergic to broccoli?
What symptoms could be related to a broccoli allergy?
Should I avoid broccoli if this test is positive?
Sources
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