IgE Allergy Explorer (150 Extract and Component Allergens)-Diagnostic Solutions Kit:
Note: This is a test kit that will be mailed to you to be self collected.
Fasting Required: No
Lab: Diagnostic Solutions
Specimen: Fingerstick Whole Blood
Results: Average processing time 10 business days
Note: Result turnaround times are an estimate and are not guaranteed. Our reference lab may need additional time due to weather, holidays, confirmation/repeat testing, or equipment maintenance.
Patient Preparation: A minimum of 500 ul of blood must be collected. Collect hanging drops instead of scooping the blood with the tube. Sample must be shipped same day as collection Monday - Thursday only. Description: IgE Allergy Explorer is a comprehensive blood test measuring IgE antibodies to a plethora of foods and environmental allergens. The IgE Allergy Explorer tests over 150 allergens at the extract and component level, making it the most extensive and affordable functional medicine allergy test available. Plus, the entire panel is a simple at-home collection using just a few drops of blood.
IgE is a class of human immunoglobulins or antibodies. Normally, the function of IgE is to fight parasitic infections.
IgE antibodies are misdirected in allergic individuals to fight harmless substances like pollen, mite particles, or common foods. Elevated IgE antibodies are necessary for allergies (immediate, Type 1 immune responses) to occur.
IgE Food Explorer is an allergy blood test (also referred to as a specific IgE test). It measures the concentration of specific IgE antibodies in the blood to different antigens, including foods, pollens, mites, insect venom, and more. The detection of IgE indicates SENSITIZATION to a specific allergen. It is important to understand that being IgE sensitized and having positive IgE antibodies does not guarantee a clinical response. In fact, patients with positive IgE test results for a specific antigen fall into two categories: IgE sensitized and allergic and IgE sensitized and non-allergic.
Extract-level IgE testing alone may not distinguish between these two patient groups. Component IgE testing with IgE Allergy Explorer can provide additional insight and help practitioners narrow in on a clinical diagnosis in context with patient history and symptoms.
Extracts and Components tested:
Grass Pollen:
- Bahia grass
- Bermuda grass
- Common reed
- Perennial ryegrass
- Rye
- Timothy grass
- Acacia
- Alder
- Arizona Cypress
- European Ash
- Beech
- Cottonwood
- Date palm
- Elm
- Hazel
- London Plane Tree
- Mediterranean Cypress
- Mountain cedar
- Mulberry
- Olive
- Paper mulberry
- Silver birch
- Sugi
- Tree of Heaven
- Walnut
- Annual mercury
- Hemp
- Lamb's quarter
- Mugwort
- Nettle
- Pigweed
- Ragweed
- Ribwort
- Russian thistle
- Wall pellitory
- Acarus siro
- American house dust mite
- Blomia tropicalis
- European house dust mite
- Glycyphagus domesticus
- Lepidoglyphus destructor
- Tyrophagus putrescentiae
- Chickpea
- White bean
- Lentil
- Pea
- Peanut
- Soy
- Barley
- Buckwheat
- Corn
- Cultivated rye
- Lupine
- Millet
- Oat
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Spelt
- Wheat
- Anise
- Caraway
- Mustard
- Oregano
- Paprika
- Parsley
- Avocado
- Apple
- Banana
- Blueberry
- Cherry
- Fig
- Grape
- Kiwi
- Mango
- Muskmelon
- Orange
- Papaya
- Peach
- Pear
- Strawberry
- Carrot
- Celery
- Garlic
- Onion
- Potato
- Tomato
- Almond
- Brazil nut
- Cashew
- Hazelnut
- Macadamia
- Pecan
- Pistachio
- Walnut
- Fenugreek seeds
- Poppy seed
- Pumpkin seed
- Sesame
- Sunflower seed
- American cockroach
- German cockroach
- Common wasp venom
- Fire ant venom
- Honeybee venom
- Long-headed wasp venom
- Paper wasp venom
- Alternaria alternata
- Aspergillus fumigatus
- Baker's yeast
- Cladosporium herbarum
- Malassezia sympodialis
- Penicilium chrysogenum
- Camel's milk
- Cow's milk
- Goat's milk
- Mare's milk
- Sheep's milk
- Egg White
- Egg Yolk
- Anisakis simplex
- Atlantic cod
- Atlantic herring
- Atlantic mackerel
- Black-Tiger shrimp
- Brown shrimp
- Carp
- Common mussel
- Crab
- Lobster
- Northern prawn
- Oyster
- Salmon
- Scallop
- Shrimp mix
- Squid
- Swordfish
- Thornback ray
- Tuna
- Venus clam
- Beef
- Chicken
- Horse
- House cricket
- Lamb
- Mealworm
- Migratory locust
- Pig
- Rabbit
- Turkey
- Cat
- Djungarian hamster
- Dog
- Guinea pig
- Mouse
- Rabbit
- Rat
- Cattle
- Goat
- Horse
- Pig
- Sheep
- Latex
- Hom s lactoferrin
- Pigeon tick
- Weeping fig