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Crab Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy in North Carolina

Crab Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy is a laboratory test you can request directly. The Crab Allergy Test checks for an allergic reaction to crab 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 the blood that are specific to crab proteins. It helps identify a potential allergic reaction to crab, a type of shellfish. The presence of these antibodies suggests an immune response to crab exposure.

What it measures

Crab-specific IgE — reflects the immune system's response to crab proteins

What the test involves

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

Why it is often ordered

Clinicians typically order this test if there are symptoms suggestive of a crab allergy, such as hives, itching, or difficulty breathing after eating crab. It helps in confirming whether crab is the trigger for these allergic reactions.

Preparation

Preparation for the test may vary, so it is important to follow the specific instructions provided by the collection lab.

How results are reported

Results indicate the level of IgE antibodies specific to crab, and whether they suggest an allergy. Reference ranges differ between laboratories, so results should be interpreted in context.

Before you go

Sample collection requirements
Turnaround time for results
Specific preparation instructions

Cities

Crab Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy in North Carolina communities

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Charlotte1,516,107Crab Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Raleigh1,062,018Crab Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Winston-Salem420,400Crab Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Durham399,762Crab Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Greensboro345,270Crab Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Fayetteville328,827Crab Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Asheville316,694Crab Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Concord264,492Crab Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Wilmington247,372Crab Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Hickory211,042Crab Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Gastonia194,190Crab Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy High Point178,800Crab Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Cary171,603Crab Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Burlington137,096Crab Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Greenville122,921Crab Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Jacksonville108,549Crab Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Rocky Mount61,952Crab Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Chapel Hill60,920Crab Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Huntersville60,166Crab Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Apex58,066Crab Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Kannapolis52,173Crab Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Mooresville48,431Crab Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Wilson47,914Crab Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Wake Forest46,387Crab Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Holly Springs40,198Crab Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Indian Trail39,603Crab Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Salisbury35,258Crab Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Monroe34,464Crab Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Goldsboro33,214Crab Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Fuquay-Varina33,135Crab Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy New Bern31,058Crab Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Cornelius30,925Crab Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Garner30,859Crab Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Sanford30,024Crab Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Matthews29,417Crab Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Morrisville28,824Crab Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Statesville27,777Crab Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Thomasville26,941Crab Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Asheboro26,729Crab Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Kernersville26,376Crab Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Mint Hill26,236Crab Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Clayton25,486Crab Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Leland22,794Crab Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Shelby21,564Crab Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Carrboro21,237Crab Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Clemmons21,032Crab Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Kinston19,888Crab Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Waxhaw19,645Crab Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Lexington19,347Crab Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Lumberton19,186Crab Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Knightdale18,614Crab Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Elizabeth City18,466Crab Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Harrisburg18,415Crab Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Lenoir18,205Crab Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Boone18,055Crab Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Havelock17,570Crab Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Hope Mills17,421Crab Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Morganton17,389Crab Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Mount Holly17,315Crab Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Pinehurst17,250Crab Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy