Food and Environmental Allergen Immunoglobulin E (IgE) Screening Panel

This test measures how your immune system reacts to common allergens by detecting allergen-specific IgE antibodies in a sample of your blood, helping to identify which substances, such as pollen, pet dander, mold, or certain foods, may be triggering your allergic symptoms.

IgE is a type of antibody produced by your immune system in response to allergens (substances like pollen, dust, or certain foods). This test detects specific IgE antibodies against a mix of common food and environmental allergens, helping doctors identify possible sensitivities or allergies.

You may need this test if you experience symptoms such as sneezing, a runny or stuffy nose, itchy or watery eyes, skin rashes, hives, wheezing, or stomach discomfort that suggest an allergic reaction, so your doctor can pinpoint the specific triggers and plan the right treatment for you.

Your healthcare provider may recommend this test if you experience symptoms like hives, swelling, itching, difficulty breathing, or digestive issues after consuming certain foods or being exposed to environmental triggers. It can also be used to confirm allergies suspected through symptoms or skin prick tests.

A trained healthcare professional will draw a small blood sample from a vein in your arm, usually at the inside of your elbow, and the collection typically takes only a few minutes. The sample is then sent to a laboratory for analysis, and your results are usually ready within a few business days.

A blood sample is drawn from a vein in your arm. The sample is then tested in a lab using an immunoassay method to measure IgE levels specific to the allergens included in the panel.

This panel commonly includes allergens such as tree, grass, and weed pollens, dust mites, mold spores, and animal dander from cats and dogs, along with common foods like milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, wheat, soy, fish, and shellfish, giving your doctor a broad view of your possible triggers.

This screening panel typically includes allergens such as common foods (e.g., peanuts, milk, eggs, soy, wheat, tree nuts, fish, shellfish) and environmental allergens (e.g., pollen, dust mites, pet dander). The exact list may vary by lab, but it covers a broad range of triggers.