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Shrimp Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy in North Carolina

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 North Carolina communities

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