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IgE Allergy Explorer™ (150+ Extract and Component Allergens)
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IgE Allergy Explorer™ (150+ Extract and Component Allergens)
Diagnostic Solutions LaboratoryWhat this laboratory test evaluates
IgE Allergy Explorer is a comprehensive blood test measuring IgE antibodies to a plethora of foods and environmental allergens. The IgE Allergy Explorer tests over 150 allergens at the extract and component level, making it one of the most extensive and affordable functional medicine allergy tests available.
Important Facts about Allergies• Over 50 million Americans suffer from allergies with symptoms ranging from mild to severe, life-threatening anaphylaxis.
• Over 350% increase in diagnosis and treatment related to allergies and anaphylaxis occurred between 2007 and 2016.
• Between 1.6% to 5.1% of Adults have suffered a life-threatening allergic reaction. Food and insect venom are the most common cause of anaphylactic reactions.
What is Immunoglobulin E (IgE)?
IgE is a class of human immunoglobulins or antibodies. Normally, the function of IgE is to fight parasitic infections.
IgE antibodies are misdirected in allergic individuals to fight harmless substances like pollen, mite particles, or common foods. Elevated IgE antibodies are necessary for allergies (immediate, Type 1 immune responses) to occur.
Blood Testing for Allergy Using IgE Allergy ExplorerIgE Allergy Explorer is an allergy blood test (also referred to as a specific IgE test). It measures the concentration of specific IgE antibodies in the blood to different antigens, including foods, pollens, mites, insect venom, and more. The detection of IgE indicates SENSITIZATION to a specific allergen. It is important to understand that being IgE sensitized and having positive IgE antibodies does not guarantee a clinical response. In fact, patients with positive IgE test results for a specific antigen fall into two categories:
• IgE sensitized and allergic
• IgE sensitized and non-allergic
Extract-level IgE testing alone may not distinguish between these two patient groups. Component IgE testing with IgE Allergy Explorer can provide additional insight and help practitioners narrow in on a clinical diagnosis in context with patient history and symptoms.
Understanding Extract and Component Testing in Allergy TestingWhole allergen (extract) tests that can help rule in or out the specific type of allergy sensitization Allergen component tests that drill down into the exact allergenic protein driving symptoms.
Additional test information
Over 50 million Americans suffer from allergies, with symptoms ranging from rather mild to life-threatening anaphylaxis. Thankfully, diagnosis and treatment related to allergies is on the rise – over 350% between 2007 and 2016. Immunoglobulin E (IgE) is a class of human antibodies, normally activated to fight parasitic infections. In allergic individuals, these IgE antibodies are misdirected to fight harmless substances like pollen, mite particles, or common foods. This comprehensive test measures IgE antibodies to over 150 allergens in just a few drops of blood, making it one of the most extensive and easy-to-use functional tests of its kind. The panel also includes alpha‑gal antibody testing for the evaluation of alpha‑gal syndrome, expanding its utility for patients with delayed allergic reactions following tick bites.
Collection and processing
- Sample type: Bloodspot
- Fasting: No
- Estimated laboratory processing: Results should arrive 7 – 14 business days after the lab receives samples.
How Sunridge uses laboratory information
Sunridge considers the medical question, symptoms, history, medications, prior results, and whether the finding could change care before recommending testing. A laboratory result is not interpreted in isolation and does not establish a diagnosis by itself.
Before requesting this test
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About this test
IgE Allergy Explorer is a comprehensive blood test measuring IgE antibodies to a plethora of foods and environmental allergens. The IgE Allergy Explorer tests over 150 allergens at the extract and component level, making it one of the most extensive and affordable functional medicine allergy tests available.
Important Facts about Allergies• Over 50 million Americans suffer from allergies with symptoms ranging from mild to severe, life-threatening anaphylaxis.
• Over 350% increase in diagnosis and treatment related to allergies and anaphylaxis occurred between 2007 and 2016.
• Between 1.6% to 5.1% of Adults have suffered a life-threatening allergic reaction. Food and insect venom are the most common cause of anaphylactic reactions.
What is Immunoglobulin E (IgE)?
IgE is a class of human immunoglobulins or antibodies. Normally, the function of IgE is to fight parasitic infections.
IgE antibodies are misdirected in allergic individuals to fight harmless substances like pollen, mite particles, or common foods. Elevated IgE antibodies are necessary for allergies (immediate, Type 1 immune responses) to occur.
Blood Testing for Allergy Using IgE Allergy ExplorerIgE Allergy Explorer is an allergy blood test (also referred to as a specific IgE test). It measures the concentration of specific IgE antibodies in the blood to different antigens, including foods, pollens, mites, insect venom, and more. The detection of IgE indicates SENSITIZATION to a specific allergen. It is important to understand that being IgE sensitized and having positive IgE antibodies does not guarantee a clinical response. In fact, patients with positive IgE test results for a specific antigen fall into two categories:
• IgE sensitized and allergic
• IgE sensitized and non-allergic
Extract-level IgE testing alone may not distinguish between these two patient groups. Component IgE testing with IgE Allergy Explorer can provide additional insight and help practitioners narrow in on a clinical diagnosis in context with patient history and symptoms.
Understanding Extract and Component Testing in Allergy TestingWhole allergen (extract) tests that can help rule in or out the specific type of allergy sensitization Allergen component tests that drill down into the exact allergenic protein driving symptoms.
Additional details
Over 50 million Americans suffer from allergies, with symptoms ranging from rather mild to life-threatening anaphylaxis. Thankfully, diagnosis and treatment related to allergies is on the rise – over 350% between 2007 and 2016. Immunoglobulin E (IgE) is a class of human antibodies, normally activated to fight parasitic infections. In allergic individuals, these IgE antibodies are misdirected to fight harmless substances like pollen, mite particles, or common foods. This comprehensive test measures IgE antibodies to over 150 allergens in just a few drops of blood, making it one of the most extensive and easy-to-use functional tests of its kind. The panel also includes alpha‑gal antibody testing for the evaluation of alpha‑gal syndrome, expanding its utility for patients with delayed allergic reactions following tick bites.
Highlighted health areas
- Allergies and sensitivities
Biomarkers and report focus
The exact analytes and report format can change. Confirm the current contents in the Fullscript order before payment.
- White Oak IgE
- Almond IgE
- Apple IgE
- Avocado IgE
- Banana IgE
- Barley IgE
- Beef IgE
- Buckwheat IgE
- Cashew IgE
- Celery IgE
- Chicken Meat IgE
- Chickpea IgE
- Coconut IgE
- Corn IgE
- Cow Milk IgE
- Crab IgE
- Egg White IgE
- Egg Yolk IgE
- Garlic IgE
- Grape IgE
- Hazelnut IgE
- Lamb IgE
- Lentils IgE
- Lobster IgE
- Mango IgE
- Millet IgE
- Oats IgE
- Onion IgE
- Papaya IgE
- Pea IgE
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- Peach IgE
- Peanut IgE
- Pear IgE
- Pecan IgE
- Pistachio Nut IgE
- Pork IgE
- Potato IgE
- Rye IgE
- Salmon IgE
- Sesame IgE
- Shrimp IgE
- Strawberry IgE
- Tomato IgE
- Tuna IgE
- Turkey Meat IgE
- Walnut IgE
- Wheat IgE
- Alder Tree IgE
- Alternaria alternata IgE
- Aspergillus fumigatus IgE
- Bermuda Grass IgE
- Cat Dander IgE
- Cladosporium herbarum IgE
- Dog Dander IgE
- Lamb's Quarters IgE
- Mugwort IgE
- Penicillium notatum IgE
- Timothy Grass IgE
- Acacia IgE
- Acarus siro IgE
- American Cockroach IgE
- American House Dust Mite IgE
- Anisakis Simplex IgE
- Arizona Cypress IgE
- Atlantic Cod IgE
- Atlantic Herring IgE
- Atlantic Mackerel IgE
- Bahia Grass IgE
- Black-Tiger Shrimp IgE
- Blomia tropicalis IgE
- Brazil Nut IgE
- Brown Shrimp IgE
- Camel Milk IgE
- Carp IgE
- Cherry IgE
- Common Reed Grass IgE
- Common Wasp Venom IgE
- Cow Dander IgE
- Cultivated Rye IgE
- Djungarian Hamster IgE
- European Ash IgE
- European House Dust Mite IgE
- Fig IgE
- Fire Ant Venom IgE
- German Cockroach IgE
- Glycyphagus domesticus IgE
- Goat Dander IgE
- Goat Milk IgE
- Guinea Pig Dander IgE
- Hemp IgE
- Hom S Lactoferrin IgE
- Honey Bee Venom IgE
- Horse Meat IgE
- Horse Dander IgE
- House Cricket IgE
- Italian Cypress IgE
- Kiwi Fruit IgE
- Latex IgE
- Lepidoglyphus destructor IgE
- London Planetree IgE
- Lupine Seed IgE
- Macadamia Nut IgE
- Malassezia sympodialis IgE
- Mare Milk IgE
- Mealworm IgE
- Migratory Locust IgE
- Mountain Cedar (Juniper) IgE
- Mouse Dander IgE
- Muskmelon IgE
- Mustard IgE
- Northern prawn IgE
- Olive IgE
- Paper Mulberry IgE
- Paper Wasp Venom IgE
- Pig Dander IgE
- Pigeon Tick IgE
- Pigweed IgE
- Poppy Seed IgE
- Pumpkin Seeds IgE
- Quinoa IgE
- Rabbit Meat IgE
- Rabbit Dander IgE
- Ragweed IgE
- Rat Dander IgE
- Ribwort IgE
- Russian Thistle IgE
- Sheep Milk IgE
- Silver Birch IgE
- Soy IgE
- Spelt IgE
- Squid IgE
- Sugi Tree IgE
- Sunflower Seed IgE
- Swordfish IgE
- Thornback Ray IgE
- Tree of Heaven IgE
- Tyrophagus putrescentiae IgE
- Venus Clam IgE
- Wall Pellitory IgE
- Walnut Tree IgE
- Weeping Fig IgE
- Corn Pollen IgE
- Alpha Gal IgE
- Bald-faced Hornet IgE
- Dog Urine (incl. Can f 5) IgE
- Giant Freshwater Prawn IgE
- Golden Hamster IgE
- Pine Nut IgE
- Whiteleg Shrimp IgE