Allergy Testing Extract and Component$215
$215
IgE Allergy Explorer™ (150+ Extract and Component Allergens) $215
Estimated days for results: Results should arrive 7 - 14 business days after the lab receives samples.
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.
Important Facts about Allergies
- Over 50 Million Americans suffer from allergies with symptoms ranging from mild to severe, life-threatening anaphylaxis.
- Over 350% Increase in diagnosis and treatment related to allergies and anaphylaxis occurred between 2007 and 2016.
- Between 1.6% to 5.1% of Adults have suffered a life-threatening allergic reaction. Food and insect venom are the most common cause of anaphylactic reactions.
What is Immunoglobulin E (IgE)?
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.
Blood Testing for Allergy Using IgE Allergy Explorer
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
- 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.
Understanding Extract and Component Testing in Allergy Testing Whole allergen (extract) tests that can help rule in or out the specific type of allergy sensitization Allergen component tests that drill down into the exact allergenic protein driving symptoms
