Allergy Mini Check
Short Description
The Allergy Mini Check blood test measures the level of Immunoglobulin E (IgE) in your blood to see if you are having an allergic reaction.
Long Description
Immunoglobulins are antibodies that play an important role in the body's immune system, which are produced in response to substances in the body which are deemed as a potential threat such as bacteria and viruses.In those with allergies, the body overreacts and confuses harmless substances (allergens) as potentially harmful and so produces an immune response to fight the threat. Common allergies include plant pollen, peanuts, eggs, strawberries and bee stings. Those with an allergy produce IgE antibodies specifically directed against an allergen. IgE initiates the release of histamine which causes the classic symptoms of an allergic reaction including a running nose, itching, streamy eyes and skin rashes.
Each time someone with an allergy is exposed to a specific allergen(s), IgE is rapidly produced, triggering an allergic reaction. The severity of the reaction and symptoms associated with each episode can vary. Severity will vary from person to person, can vary from episode to episode, and may worsen over time.
The total IgE test measures levels of IgE in the blood, which can indicate whether or not you are an allergy sufferer. Total IgE levels are measured rather than the amount of a specific type so the test detects an allergic response in the body rather than diagnosing a specific allergy. This blood test is useful for people who are not sure whether some of their general symptoms could be because of an allergy. If your IgE level is raised then you may wish to have further allergy blood tests to see whether we can identify specific allergens that affect you.
Special Instructions
Why Take This Test
2 days turnaround
Not recommended
1 biomarkers included
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Non-Key Biomarkers
- Immunoglobulin E