Chicken Allergy Blood Test

The chicken allergy blood test checks for an allergic reaction to chicken by determining the level of IgE antibodies in the blood.

Description

Chicken is a popular high-protein food that many people have in their diet. Allergies to chicken aren’t common, and it could be mistaken for other ailments. Some symptoms could include:

•  Coughing or wheezing

•  Sneezing

•  Runny nose

•  Watery, itching, or swollen eyes

•  Sore throat

•  Nausea

•  Vomiting

•  Diarrhea

•  Stomach cramps

•  In severe cases, anaphylaxis

You could also be at risk for having an allergic reaction to chicken if you are allergic to:

•  Shrimp

•  Fish

•  Duck

•  Goose

•  Tukey

•  Pheasants

•  Partridges

It is also possible to have a sensitivity to chicken feathers and their dust and live chicken fecal matter if you have an allergy to chicken. 

A positive allergy test result should be discussed with your physician.