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Scallop Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy in Massachusetts

This page explains the scallop allergy test – shellfish allergy, what it measures, and how to order it. The Scallop Allergy Test checks for an allergic reaction to scallops by measuring specific IgE antibodies in your blood.

Sample typeBlood draw at a collection lab

ReferralNo referral required

What this test is

This test detects IgE antibodies in your blood that are specific to scallops, a type of shellfish. It helps identify if you have an allergy to scallops. The test is part of a broader category of shellfish allergy tests.

What it measures

Scallop-specific IgE — reflects the presence of an allergic response to scallops

What the test involves

The test involves a standard blood draw, typically from a vein in your arm. A healthcare professional will collect the sample for analysis.

Why it is often ordered

Clinicians generally order this test if you have symptoms that suggest a scallop allergy, such as hives or difficulty breathing after eating scallops. It can help confirm whether scallops are the cause of your allergic reactions.

Preparation

Preparation instructions should be followed as provided by the collection lab. Always check with the lab for specific guidelines before your appointment.

How results are reported

Results indicate the presence and level of scallop-specific IgE antibodies in your blood. Reference ranges for interpreting these results vary by laboratory.

Before you go

Sample collection method
Preparation instructions
Result turnaround time

Cities

Scallop Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy in Massachusetts communities

Choose your city for local context and to request this test.

Boston4,208,580Scallop Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Springfield620,494Scallop Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Worcester573,573Scallop Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy New Bedford158,353Scallop Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Leominster118,190Scallop Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Cambridge116,892Scallop Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Lowell114,804Scallop Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Brockton104,216Scallop Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Quincy100,544Scallop Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Lynn100,233Scallop Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Fall River93,339Scallop Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Newton88,647Scallop Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Lawrence87,798Scallop Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Somerville80,608Scallop Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Framingham72,089Scallop Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Haverhill67,093Scallop Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Malden65,602Scallop Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Waltham64,655Scallop Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Revere60,720Scallop Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Medford60,708Scallop Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Taunton59,076Scallop Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Chicopee55,636Scallop Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Peabody54,200Scallop Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Methuen Town52,536Scallop Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Everett48,368Scallop Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Attleboro46,146Scallop Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Salem44,452Scallop Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Pittsfield43,890Scallop Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Beverly42,448Scallop Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Fitchburg41,796Scallop Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Marlborough41,505Scallop Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Woburn40,967Scallop Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Westfield40,922Scallop Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Chelsea40,025Scallop Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Holyoke38,480Scallop Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Watertown Town35,171Scallop Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Gloucester29,814Scallop Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Melrose29,567Scallop Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Northampton29,379Scallop Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Gardner21,183Scallop Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Newburyport18,282Scallop Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy North Adams13,024Scallop Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy South Yarmouth11,696Scallop Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Middleborough Center7,790Scallop Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Mansfield Center7,689Scallop Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Whitinsville7,329Scallop Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy West Concord7,003Scallop Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Cochituate6,966Scallop Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy East Falmouth6,739Scallop Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Pinehurst6,653Scallop Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy West Yarmouth6,124Scallop Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Yarmouth Port5,872Scallop Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Bliss Corner5,529Scallop Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy North Scituate5,519Scallop Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy East Harwich5,519Scallop Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Raynham Center5,072Scallop Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Smith Mills4,846Scallop Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy North Westport4,835Scallop Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy The Pinehills4,724Scallop Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Millis-Clicquot4,653Scallop Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy