Complete Allergy Profile

Complete Allergy Profile Test

A Complete Allergy Profile is a blood test that detects allergic reactions to various substances by measuring IgE (Immunoglobulin E) antibody levels in response to different allergens. This test helps identify food, environmental, seasonal, and drug allergies.

Types of Allergens Tested in a Complete Allergy Profile

1. Food Allergens

🔹 Dairy Products – Milk, Cheese, Yogurt, Casein, Whey
🔹 Eggs – Egg white, Egg yolk
🔹 Nuts & Seeds – Peanuts, Almonds, Cashews, Walnuts, Sesame
🔹 Seafood – Fish (Salmon, Tuna, Cod), Shellfish (Shrimp, Crab, Lobster)
🔹 Grains – Wheat, Gluten, Rye, Oats, Barley
🔹 Soy & Legumes – Soybeans, Lentils, Peas
🔹 Fruits & Vegetables – Banana, Tomato, Apple, Citrus Fruits, Potato

2. Environmental & Seasonal Allergens

🌿 Pollen Allergies – Grass, Tree, Weed pollen (e.g., Ragweed, Birch, Oak)
🏠 Dust & Mites – House dust mites (Dermatophagoides species)
🐶 Animal Dander – Dog, Cat, Horse, Rodent dander
🍄 Molds & Fungi – Aspergillus, Cladosporium, Alternaria

3. Insect & Venom Allergens

🐝 Insect Stings – Bee, Wasp, Hornet, Fire ant venom
🦟 Insect Bites – Mosquito, Cockroach

4. Drug & Chemical Allergens

💊 Common Drug Allergies – Penicillin, Sulfa drugs, NSAIDs (Aspirin, Ibuprofen), Local anesthetics
🧴 Chemical Sensitivities – Latex, Formaldehyde, Fragrances, Preservatives

5. General Allergy Markers

✅ Total IgE Levels – Measures overall allergic sensitivity
✅ Specific IgE Levels – Determines allergic reaction to specific allergens

Test Procedure

✔ Blood Sample Collection – A simple blood draw is performed.
✔ Immunoassay Testing – Measures IgE antibodies for each allergen.
✔ Results Interpretation – Higher IgE levels indicate stronger allergic sensitivity.

Why Get a Complete Allergy Profile?

🔹 Chronic Allergic Symptoms – Sneezing, Runny nose, Itchy skin, Rashes
🔹 Food Intolerances or Reactions – Hives, Swelling, Stomach issues
🔹 Asthma & Breathing Issues – Wheezing, Shortness of breath
🔹 Eczema & Skin Conditions – Redness, Dryness, Swelling
🔹 Unexplained Anaphylaxis or Severe Reactions

Treatment & Management

✅ Avoid Identified Allergens
✅ Antihistamines & Allergy Medications (Loratadine, Cetirizine, Fexofenadine)
✅ Epinephrine (EpiPen) for Severe Allergies
✅ Allergy Immunotherapy (Shots or Sublingual Tablets) for Long-term Relief