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Clam Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy in Ohio

Clam Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy is a laboratory test you can request directly. The Clam Allergy Test checks for allergic reactions to clams using a blood sample.

Sample typeBlood draw at a collection lab

ReferralNo referral required

What this test is

This test measures the presence of IgE antibodies specific to clams. It helps identify if an individual has an allergy to clams, which are a type of shellfish. The test is typically used to diagnose shellfish allergies.

What it measures

IgE antibodies — reflects immune response to clam allergens

What the test involves

The test involves a standard blood draw, where a sample is collected from a vein in the arm. The sample is then analyzed for IgE antibodies related to clam allergens.

Why it is often ordered

Clinicians typically order this test when a patient shows symptoms of a shellfish allergy or has a history of allergic reactions after consuming clams. It helps in confirming the presence of an allergy to clams.

Preparation

Preparation for the test may vary, so it's important to follow the specific instructions provided by the lab conducting the test.

How results are reported

Results indicate the level of IgE antibodies to clam allergens, with reference ranges varying by laboratory. These results help in understanding the likelihood of an allergic reaction.

Before you go

Test preparation requirements
Sample collection process
Expected result timeline

Cities

Clam Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy in Ohio communities

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Cincinnati1,712,287Clam Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Cleveland1,683,059Clam Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Columbus1,556,848Clam Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Dayton709,300Clam Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Akron546,549Clam Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Toledo490,832Clam Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Youngstown363,541Clam Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Canton277,741Clam Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Lorain186,500Clam Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Middletown95,296Clam Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Springfield85,121Clam Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Parma80,880Clam Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Newark78,447Clam Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Mansfield74,021Clam Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Lima69,440Clam Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Hamilton63,127Clam Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Kettering57,503Clam Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Elyria52,853Clam Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Cuyahoga Falls50,906Clam Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Lakewood50,841Clam Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Euclid49,382Clam Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Dublin48,613Clam Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Mentor47,369Clam Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Beavercreek46,320Clam Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Strongsville46,187Clam Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Cleveland Heights45,267Clam Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Fairfield44,550Clam Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Huber Heights42,650Clam Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Grove City41,025Clam Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Delaware41,004Clam Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Lancaster40,360Clam Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Findlay40,323Clam Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Reynoldsburg39,803Clam Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Warren39,334Clam Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Westerville38,960Clam Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Upper Arlington36,566Clam Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Marion36,053Clam Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Gahanna35,626Clam Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Hilliard35,530Clam Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Brunswick35,272Clam Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy North Ridgeville34,883Clam Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Stow34,556Clam Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Fairborn34,398Clam Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Mason34,337Clam Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Westlake34,049Clam Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy North Olmsted32,371Clam Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Massillon32,199Clam Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy North Royalton31,150Clam Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Bowling Green30,715Clam Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Austintown30,179Clam Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Garfield Heights29,585Clam Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Shaker Heights29,197Clam Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Kent27,912Clam Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Green27,267Clam Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Wooster26,753Clam Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Troy26,093Clam Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Medina26,011Clam Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Xenia25,411Clam Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Barberton25,309Clam Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Sandusky25,066Clam Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy