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Meat Allergy Testing – Allergies to Meat in Maryland

Meat Allergy Testing – Allergies to Meat is a laboratory test you can request directly. Meat Allergy Testing checks for allergic reactions to various types of meat like chicken, turkey, beef, pork, and lamb.

Sample typeBlood draw at a collection lab
ReferralNo referral required

What this test is

This test measures the presence of Immunoglobulin E (IgE) antibodies in the blood, which can indicate an allergic reaction to specific meats. It helps identify potential allergens in chicken, turkey, beef, pork, and lamb. The test is useful for understanding meat-related allergies.

What it measures

  • Chicken IgE — indicates sensitivity to chicken meat
  • Turkey IgE — reflects potential turkey meat allergy
  • Beef IgE — shows possible beef meat allergy
  • Pork IgE — indicates sensitivity to pork meat
  • Lamb IgE — reflects potential lamb meat allergy

What the test involves

The test involves a standard blood draw, where a healthcare professional collects a blood sample from a vein in your arm. The sample is then analyzed in a laboratory.

Why it is often ordered

Clinicians typically order this test when a person shows symptoms that suggest a meat allergy, such as hives or digestive issues after consuming meat. It helps in identifying specific meat allergens to guide dietary adjustments.

Preparation

Preparation for the test involves following specific instructions provided by the laboratory. Always check with the lab for any special requirements.

How results are reported

Results are reported as levels of IgE antibodies specific to each type of meat. Reference ranges vary by laboratory, so it's important to discuss results with a healthcare provider.

Before you go

  • Turnaround time
  • Preparation instructions
  • Sample collection details

Cities

Meat Allergy Testing – Allergies to Meat in Maryland communities

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Baltimore2,205,092Meat Allergy Testing – Allergies to MeatBel Air South222,834Meat Allergy Testing – Allergies to MeatHagerstown194,602Meat Allergy Testing – Allergies to MeatFrederick175,032Meat Allergy Testing – Allergies to MeatWaldorf119,442Meat Allergy Testing – Allergies to MeatSalisbury108,982Meat Allergy Testing – Allergies to MeatColumbia105,086Meat Allergy Testing – Allergies to MeatGermantown90,235Meat Allergy Testing – Allergies to MeatSilver Spring82,472Meat Allergy Testing – Allergies to MeatEllicott City74,432Meat Allergy Testing – Allergies to MeatEldersburg70,639Meat Allergy Testing – Allergies to MeatGlen Burnie69,739Meat Allergy Testing – Allergies to MeatGaithersburg68,827Meat Allergy Testing – Allergies to MeatRockville67,095Meat Allergy Testing – Allergies to MeatDundalk66,426Meat Allergy Testing – Allergies to MeatBethesda66,294Meat Allergy Testing – Allergies to MeatTowson59,014Meat Allergy Testing – Allergies to MeatBowie58,113Meat Allergy Testing – Allergies to MeatSevern53,955Meat Allergy Testing – Allergies to MeatAspen Hill53,850Meat Allergy Testing – Allergies to MeatWheaton51,836Meat Allergy Testing – Allergies to MeatNorth Bethesda50,695Meat Allergy Testing – Allergies to MeatPotomac46,891Meat Allergy Testing – Allergies to MeatOdenton43,488Meat Allergy Testing – Allergies to MeatCatonsville42,789Meat Allergy Testing – Allergies to MeatWoodlawn42,053Meat Allergy Testing – Allergies to MeatEssex40,710Meat Allergy Testing – Allergies to MeatAnnapolis40,581Meat Allergy Testing – Allergies to MeatClinton39,925Meat Allergy Testing – Allergies to MeatSeverna Park39,108Meat Allergy Testing – Allergies to MeatChillum36,428Meat Allergy Testing – Allergies to MeatOlney35,815Meat Allergy Testing – Allergies to MeatRandallstown35,641Meat Allergy Testing – Allergies to MeatOwings Mills35,170Meat Allergy Testing – Allergies to MeatCollege Park34,961Meat Allergy Testing – Allergies to MeatMontgomery Village34,489Meat Allergy Testing – Allergies to MeatPikesville33,549Meat Allergy Testing – Allergies to MeatPasadena31,583Meat Allergy Testing – Allergies to MeatBel Air North30,969Meat Allergy Testing – Allergies to MeatParkville30,783Meat Allergy Testing – Allergies to MeatMilford Mill30,685Meat Allergy Testing – Allergies to MeatMiddle River30,606Meat Allergy Testing – Allergies to MeatCarney29,873Meat Allergy Testing – Allergies to MeatCrofton29,812Meat Allergy Testing – Allergies to MeatLaurel29,438Meat Allergy Testing – Allergies to MeatPerry Hall29,165Meat Allergy Testing – Allergies to MeatSouth Laurel27,998Meat Allergy Testing – Allergies to MeatReisterstown27,917Meat Allergy Testing – Allergies to MeatIlchester27,513Meat Allergy Testing – Allergies to MeatClarksburg27,354Meat Allergy Testing – Allergies to MeatLochearn26,995Meat Allergy Testing – Allergies to MeatSuitland26,375Meat Allergy Testing – Allergies to MeatFort Washington25,840Meat Allergy Testing – Allergies to MeatFairland25,324Meat Allergy Testing – Allergies to MeatArnold25,056Meat Allergy Testing – Allergies to MeatEdgewood25,004Meat Allergy Testing – Allergies to MeatGreenbelt24,602Meat Allergy Testing – Allergies to MeatLandover24,508Meat Allergy Testing – Allergies to MeatNorth Potomac24,449Meat Allergy Testing – Allergies to MeatNorth Laurel24,233Meat Allergy Testing – Allergies to Meat