Beef Allergy IgE Blood Test

The beef allergy IgE blood test measures IgE antibodies in the blood and the level of an individual's reaction to beef.

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LabCorp

Test Code: 602509

Also Known As:

Methodology: Thermo Fisher ImmunoCAP®

Preparation: No special preparation required.

Test Results: 2-4 days. May take longer based on weather, holiday or lab delays.

Test Code: 2827

Also Known As:

Methodology: Immunoassay (IA)

Preparation: No special preparation required.

Test Results: 3-5 days. May take longer based on weather, holiday or lab delays.

Description

Beef allergies are relatively uncommon and usually develop later in life. This allergy is related to the Alpha-gal, which is a carbohydrate that is located in the mammalian cell membranes.

Symptoms of an allergy to beef may include the following:

• Shortness of breath or wheezing

• Headaches

• Sneezing and runny nose

• Itching or Hives

• Diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, or abdominal pain

• Swelling of throat, tongue, face, lips, or other body parts

• In severe cases, anaphylaxis

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