Fish Allergy Panel

How Our Fish Allergy Test Works

You may buy our Fish Allergy Test online and then visit one of our more than 4,000 testing centers around the country whenever it’s most convenient for you (no appointment required). Your portion of the procedure is complete when a center staff member uses the skin prick technique to collect a little amount of blood from you.

Typically, patients are out and about less than 30 minutes after their samples are collected. Your sample will be processed at a CLIA-certified laboratory, and you’ll get complete findings within 24 to 72 hours.

Common Fish Allergy Symptoms

Halibut, tuna, and salmon are all examples of finned fish that might cause an allergic response in certain people. If you’re allergic to fish and consume finned fish, your immune system releases histamine, a substance that produces allergic response symptoms.

An allergy to finned fish like halibut, tuna, and salmon does not guarantee that you are also allergic to shellfish like crab, shrimp, and lobster. A person with a fish allergy should avoid all fish, and according to some allergists, however, it may be acceptable for someone sensitive to one kind of fish to consume other species.

Depending on the severity, an allergy to fish might be minor or severe. Doctors sometimes describe hemorrhagic hives as a seafood allergy reaction. One species of fish may cause one set of symptoms, while another variety of fish may cause another set of symptoms.

Among the most common symptoms of a fish allergy are:

• Nausea
• Hives
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Itchy and watery eyes
• Inflammation of the abdomen
• Swelling
• Irritated eyes
• Lightheadedness
• Coughing
• Eyes that are swollen and red

The severe seafood allergy response known as anaphylactic shock needs immediate medical attention. It is a common reaction to eating raw fish. Several symptoms of anaphylactic shock include wheezing, difficulty swallowing, and a hoarse voice. Anaphylaxis may be deadly if left untreated.

How to Interpret Your Results

Our goal is to make it as simple as possible for you to understand the findings of your allergy testing. To determine whether or not you are allergic to fish, we use an Immunoglobulin-E (IgE) blood test that evaluates your body’s IgE antibodies.

Results, flags, and reference range are all included in the findings column when you evaluate your results. When an allergic response occurs, the term “reference range” defines this threshold. ‘Result’ refers to the numerical number indicating your level of allergy sensitivity. Your fish test’s normal/nonreactive or abnormal/reactive results may be seen under the “flag” column in your report. A reactive or adverse test flag indicates each fish allergy.

Allergy to numerous varieties of fish is conceivable, even though some individuals only respond to one or two.

Fish Allergy Test vs. Chicken Allergy Test

Food allergy testing is offered for those confident they have chicken sensitivity. We suggest doing the Chicken Allergy Test for this purpose. Fish allergy testing may also establish whether or not you are allergic to various fish species. The Fish Allergy Panel examines whether or not you are allergic to different fish, including mackerel, halibut, trout, tuna, and salmon.