ALLERGY PROFILE FOOD

A Food Allergy Profile is a blood test that measures specific IgE antibodies to common food allergens. It helps identify foods that may be triggering allergic symptoms.

🔬 How the Test Works

1️⃣ Lab plates are coated with specific food allergens.
2️⃣ Your blood sample is added.
4️⃣ A reaction produces a measurable signal → reported as a value (kU/L or class 0–6).

🍎 Common Foods Included

Milk

• Egg (white/yolk)

• Peanut

• Soy

• Wheat

• Fish

• Shellfish

• Tree nuts

Related condition: Food allergy

📊 Understanding Results

Results are usually reported as:

⚠️ Important:
A positive result means sensitization, not always a true clinical allergy. Symptoms after eating the food are key for diagnosis.

🩺 Symptoms of Food Allergy

• Itching or hives

• Swelling (lips, face)

• Stomach pain, vomiting

• Wheezing

• In severe cases: anaphylaxis (medical emergency)

📝 Key Points

• Must be interpreted with symptoms.

• Sometimes combined with skin prick testing.

• Avoid eliminating foods without medical advice.

If you share the specific foods and IgE values from your report, I can help interpret them for you.