New England · Shrimp Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy

Shrimp Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy in Massachusetts

Shrimp Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy is a laboratory test you can request directly. The Shrimp Allergy Test checks for an allergic reaction to shrimp by measuring specific IgE antibodies in the blood.

Sample typeBlood draw at a collection lab

ReferralNo referral required

What this test is

This test measures the level of IgE antibodies in your blood that are specific to shrimp proteins. It helps identify if you have an allergic reaction to shrimp, a type of shellfish. The test is part of a broader category of shellfish allergy tests.

What it measures

Shrimp-specific IgE — reflects potential allergic reaction to shrimp

What the test involves

The test involves a standard blood draw, where a healthcare professional collects a small sample of your blood. This sample is then analyzed in a laboratory for specific IgE antibodies.

Why it is often ordered

Clinicians typically order this test if you experience symptoms like hives, swelling, or difficulty breathing after consuming shrimp. It helps in confirming whether these symptoms are related to a shrimp allergy.

Preparation

Preparation for the test may involve specific instructions from the lab, such as avoiding certain medications. Always follow the collection lab's guidelines.

How results are reported

Results indicate the presence and level of shrimp-specific IgE antibodies, which can suggest an allergy. Reference ranges for these antibodies vary by laboratory.

Before you go

Need for fasting or dietary restrictions
Current medication impacts
Sample collection location

Cities

Shrimp Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy in Massachusetts communities

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

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