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Crab Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy in Washington

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 Washington communities

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Seattle3,438,221Crab Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Spokane440,270Crab Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Kennewick241,230Crab Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Bremerton219,538Crab Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Tacoma217,332Crab Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Olympia200,836Crab Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Vancouver188,331Crab Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Marysville164,655Crab Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Bellevue149,365Crab Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Kent134,890Crab Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Yakima130,440Crab Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Bellingham129,601Crab Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Everett110,438Crab Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Renton105,313Crab Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Spokane Valley102,178Crab Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Federal Way99,792Crab Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Kirkland91,656Crab Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Auburn85,306Crab Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Pasco76,398Crab Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Redmond72,166Crab Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Wenatchee71,119Crab Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Longview67,958Crab Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Mount Vernon67,767Crab Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy South Hill66,713Crab Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Sammamish66,532Crab Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Lakewood62,972Crab Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Richland59,718Crab Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Shoreline58,213Crab Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Lacey52,572Crab Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Burien51,646Crab Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Bothell47,355Crab Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Edmonds42,622Crab Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Puyallup42,366Crab Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Issaquah39,057Crab Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Lynnwood38,812Crab Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Parkland38,092Crab Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Lake Stevens35,135Crab Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Spanaway34,670Crab Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy University Place34,565Crab Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Walla Walla33,765Crab Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Graham33,727Crab Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Pullman32,968Crab Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Des Moines32,631Crab Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy SeaTac30,867Crab Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Orchards28,371Crab Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Maple Valley27,643Crab Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Camas25,774Crab Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Mill Creek East25,528Crab Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Mercer Island25,506Crab Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Tumwater24,855Crab Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Moses Lake24,764Crab Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy North Lynnwood24,562Crab Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Bainbridge Island24,557Crab Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Oak Harbor24,267Crab Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Kenmore23,556Crab Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Eastmont23,088Crab Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Union Hill-Novelty Hill23,060Crab Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Cottage Lake22,779Crab Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Martha Lake22,251Crab Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy Bonney Lake22,229Crab Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy