Seafood Allergy Panel
Seafood allergies are among the most common food allergies and can develop at any age. Reactions can range from mild symptoms, such as itching or hives, to severe, life-threatening allergic reactions. The ICare Seafood Allergy Panel measures your immune system's response to common seafood allergens, helping identify potential sensitivities and providing valuable information for you and your healthcare provider.
Whether you've experienced symptoms after eating seafood, have a family history of allergies, or want answers about possible food-related reactions, this comprehensive panel offers reliable insight to help you make informed decisions about your health and diet.
With ICare's concierge mobile laboratory services, advanced allergy testing is delivered directly to your home, office, or preferred location, making allergy evaluation more convenient than ever.
What Does This Test Measure?
The Seafood Allergy Panel measures allergen-specific Immunoglobulin E (IgE) antibodies to common seafood proteins.
Depending on the panel ordered, testing may include allergies to:
Shellfish
Common shellfish allergens may include:
Shrimp
Crab
Lobster
Clam
Oyster
Scallop
Mussel
Shellfish allergies are among the most common food allergies in adults and often persist throughout life.
Fish
Common fish allergens may include:
Salmon
Tuna
Cod
Halibut
Tilapia
Mackerel
Other commonly consumed fish species
A person may be allergic to one type of fish while tolerating others, although cross-reactivity between certain fish species can occur.
Allergen-Specific IgE Testing
This panel measures IgE antibodies, which are associated with immediate allergic reactions.
A positive result indicates that your immune system has developed sensitivity to a specific seafood allergen. However, a positive IgE result alone does not confirm a clinical food allergy. Results should always be interpreted alongside your symptoms, medical history, and, when appropriate, additional evaluation by an allergy specialist.
Who Should Consider This Test?
The Seafood Allergy Panel may be beneficial for individuals who:
Experience hives, itching, or swelling after eating seafood
Have difficulty breathing or wheezing following seafood consumption
Experience nausea, vomiting, or abdominal pain after eating fish or shellfish
Have experienced unexplained allergic reactions
Have a family history of food allergies
Want to identify specific seafood allergy triggers
Have been advised by their healthcare provider to undergo allergy evaluation
If you have experienced a severe allergic reaction after eating seafood, immediate medical attention is essential, and follow-up evaluation is strongly recommended.
Why Is It Important?
Provides a broader picture of health, helps identify abnormalities, and supports personalized treatment decisions.
Preparation
No special preparation required.
Turnaround
1-3 Business Days
Sample Type
Blood
What's Included
Physician Order
We provide the necessary doctor's order for this test.
Lab Fees
All laboratory processing fees are included in the price.
Digital Results
Secure, easy-to-read results delivered to your portal.
Important Information
How It Works
Book Online
Choose your test and checkout securely. We'll generate the order.
We Come to You
Schedule a mobile phlebotomist to visit your home or office.
Get Results
Receive your physician-reviewed results online in days.