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Shrimp Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy in Maine

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 Maine communities

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Portland220,807Shrimp Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Lewiston36,615Shrimp Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Bangor31,920Shrimp Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy South Portland26,428Shrimp Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Auburn23,790Shrimp Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Biddeford22,331Shrimp Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Sanford21,812Shrimp Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Saco20,203Shrimp Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Westbrook20,074Shrimp Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Augusta18,895Shrimp Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Waterville15,872Shrimp Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Brewer9,606Shrimp Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Presque Isle8,859Shrimp Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Bath8,718Shrimp Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Ellsworth8,340Shrimp Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Caribou7,448Shrimp Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Old Town7,415Shrimp Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Rockland6,977Shrimp Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Belfast6,890Shrimp Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Gardiner5,944Shrimp Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy North Windham5,395Shrimp Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Lisbon Falls4,213Shrimp Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy York Harbor3,819Shrimp Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy South Berwick3,596Shrimp Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Lisbon3,456Shrimp Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy South Eliot3,342Shrimp Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Calais3,010Shrimp Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Lake Arrowhead3,007Shrimp Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Cumberland Center2,956Shrimp Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Hallowell2,542Shrimp Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Cape Neddick2,485Shrimp Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy South Paris2,169Shrimp Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Dunstan1,852Shrimp Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Falmouth Foreside1,811Shrimp Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Veazie1,771Shrimp Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Steep Falls1,677Shrimp Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Eastport1,226Shrimp Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy West Kennebunk1,119Shrimp Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Cornish1,117Shrimp Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Kittery Point1,017Shrimp Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Chisholm1,007Shrimp Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy