Confidential lab testing · No referral required United States · 15,280 communities
RequestALab Find and request a lab test

South · Shrimp Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy

Shrimp Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy in Texas

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 Texas communities

Choose your city for local context and to request this test.

Dallas5,668,165Shrimp Allergy Test – Shellfish AllergyHouston5,650,910Shrimp Allergy Test – Shellfish AllergySan Antonio1,910,785Shrimp Allergy Test – Shellfish AllergyAustin1,659,251Shrimp Allergy Test – Shellfish AllergyFort Worth908,469Shrimp Allergy Test – Shellfish AllergyMcAllen809,002Shrimp Allergy Test – Shellfish AllergyEl Paso794,344Shrimp Allergy Test – Shellfish AllergyDenton445,814Shrimp Allergy Test – Shellfish AllergyArlington392,304Shrimp Allergy Test – Shellfish AllergyCorpus Christi333,764Shrimp Allergy Test – Shellfish AllergyThe Woodlands292,380Shrimp Allergy Test – Shellfish AllergyPlano282,181Shrimp Allergy Test – Shellfish AllergyLubbock259,946Shrimp Allergy Test – Shellfish AllergyLaredo256,748Shrimp Allergy Test – Shellfish AllergyIrving254,184Shrimp Allergy Test – Shellfish AllergyMcKinney248,840Shrimp Allergy Test – Shellfish AllergyGarland245,075Shrimp Allergy Test – Shellfish AllergyKilleen238,288Shrimp Allergy Test – Shellfish AllergyBrownsville235,735Shrimp Allergy Test – Shellfish AllergyCollege Station207,514Shrimp Allergy Test – Shellfish AllergyAmarillo204,357Shrimp Allergy Test – Shellfish AllergyGrand Prairie195,992Shrimp Allergy Test – Shellfish AllergyFrisco193,140Shrimp Allergy Test – Shellfish AllergyWaco187,172Shrimp Allergy Test – Shellfish AllergyPort Arthur156,988Shrimp Allergy Test – Shellfish AllergyPasadena151,964Shrimp Allergy Test – Shellfish AllergyMesquite149,848Shrimp Allergy Test – Shellfish AllergyHarlingen148,545Shrimp Allergy Test – Shellfish AllergyTyler143,895Shrimp Allergy Test – Shellfish AllergyBeaumont137,549Shrimp Allergy Test – Shellfish AllergyOdessa134,793Shrimp Allergy Test – Shellfish AllergyCarrollton131,388Shrimp Allergy Test – Shellfish AllergyMidland130,765Shrimp Allergy Test – Shellfish AllergyAbilene125,474Shrimp Allergy Test – Shellfish AllergyPearland122,609Shrimp Allergy Test – Shellfish AllergyTexas City122,017Shrimp Allergy Test – Shellfish AllergyRound Rock117,735Shrimp Allergy Test – Shellfish AllergyRichardson115,904Shrimp Allergy Test – Shellfish AllergyTemple115,809Shrimp Allergy Test – Shellfish AllergyLeague City111,847Shrimp Allergy Test – Shellfish AllergySugar Land110,272Shrimp Allergy Test – Shellfish AllergyLewisville110,077Shrimp Allergy Test – Shellfish AllergyAllen102,778Shrimp Allergy Test – Shellfish AllergyWichita Falls102,563Shrimp Allergy Test – Shellfish AllergySan Angelo100,330Shrimp Allergy Test – Shellfish AllergyEdinburg98,759Shrimp Allergy Test – Shellfish AllergyLongview98,075Shrimp Allergy Test – Shellfish AllergyConroe87,930Shrimp Allergy Test – Shellfish AllergyNew Braunfels87,549Shrimp Allergy Test – Shellfish AllergyMission85,311Shrimp Allergy Test – Shellfish AllergyBryan85,204Shrimp Allergy Test – Shellfish AllergyAtascocita84,222Shrimp Allergy Test – Shellfish AllergyBaytown82,543Shrimp Allergy Test – Shellfish AllergyTexarkana79,304Shrimp Allergy Test – Shellfish AllergyPharr78,997Shrimp Allergy Test – Shellfish AllergyFlower Mound75,050Shrimp Allergy Test – Shellfish AllergyCedar Park74,741Shrimp Allergy Test – Shellfish AllergyMissouri City73,682Shrimp Allergy Test – Shellfish AllergyLake Jackson73,478Shrimp Allergy Test – Shellfish AllergyMansfield71,375Shrimp Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy