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Shrimp Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy in Maryland

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 Maryland communities

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Baltimore2,205,092Shrimp Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Bel Air South222,834Shrimp Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Hagerstown194,602Shrimp Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Frederick175,032Shrimp Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Waldorf119,442Shrimp Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Salisbury108,982Shrimp Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Columbia105,086Shrimp Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Germantown90,235Shrimp Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Silver Spring82,472Shrimp Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Ellicott City74,432Shrimp Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Eldersburg70,639Shrimp Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Glen Burnie69,739Shrimp Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Gaithersburg68,827Shrimp Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Rockville67,095Shrimp Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Dundalk66,426Shrimp Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Bethesda66,294Shrimp Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Towson59,014Shrimp Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Bowie58,113Shrimp Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Severn53,955Shrimp Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Aspen Hill53,850Shrimp Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Wheaton51,836Shrimp Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy North Bethesda50,695Shrimp Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Potomac46,891Shrimp Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Odenton43,488Shrimp Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Catonsville42,789Shrimp Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Woodlawn42,053Shrimp Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Essex40,710Shrimp Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Annapolis40,581Shrimp Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Clinton39,925Shrimp Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Severna Park39,108Shrimp Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Chillum36,428Shrimp Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Olney35,815Shrimp Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Randallstown35,641Shrimp Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Owings Mills35,170Shrimp Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy College Park34,961Shrimp Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Montgomery Village34,489Shrimp Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Pikesville33,549Shrimp Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Pasadena31,583Shrimp Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Bel Air North30,969Shrimp Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Parkville30,783Shrimp Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Milford Mill30,685Shrimp Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Middle River30,606Shrimp Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Carney29,873Shrimp Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Crofton29,812Shrimp Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Laurel29,438Shrimp Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Perry Hall29,165Shrimp Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy South Laurel27,998Shrimp Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Reisterstown27,917Shrimp Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Ilchester27,513Shrimp Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Clarksburg27,354Shrimp Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Lochearn26,995Shrimp Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Suitland26,375Shrimp Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Fort Washington25,840Shrimp Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Fairland25,324Shrimp Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Arnold25,056Shrimp Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Edgewood25,004Shrimp Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Greenbelt24,602Shrimp Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Landover24,508Shrimp Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy North Potomac24,449Shrimp Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy North Laurel24,233Shrimp Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy