Test your IgE immune response to 17 common food allergens.
Our Food Allergy Test measures your immune response to some of the most common food allergy triggers including lactose, shellfish and nuts. It detects Immunoglobulin E (IgE) antibodies, which are released by the immune system in response to allergens. Along with your food allergy symptoms and history, this food allergy test provides insights into how your body reacts to common foods. These results can help guide you toward better dietary choices and support conversations with your healthcare provider or allergist.
Note: This test is not intended for individuals who have experienced severe allergic reactions to any of the foods listed on this panel—please consult a healthcare provider or allergist immediately in those cases. A positive IgE result doesn’t always mean you’ll have an allergic reaction, and higher levels don’t predict how serious symptoms might be. IgE testing alone cannot diagnose a food allergy, so results should always be reviewed with a healthcare professional before making any dietary changes. Results from this test should be interpreted in the context of your medical history with a healthcare provider or an allergist.
Preparation: No special preparation needed.
This test screens for reactions to many common foods, including:
If IgE antibody levels for milk, egg white, peanut, hazelnut, walnut, cashew nut, Brazil nut, sesame seed, or wheat are elevated, additional component testing will automatically be performed on the same sample to identify specific proteins that may trigger an allergic response. This reflex testing can support more informed discussions with your healthcare provider.
Food allergies are on the rise. Researchers estimate that 32 million Americans suffer from food allergies.1
Food allergies are on the rise. Researchers estimate that 32 million Americans suffer from food allergies.1
The most common food allergies in adults are allergies to shellfish, milk, peanut and tree nut.2 Knowing which food you may be allergic to is the is the first step to understanding your symptoms.
The results of your food allergy blood test can help guide your health care provider or allergist to which foods are right for you to reduce allergic reactions.
People who have both food allergies and asthma are at increased risk for severe or fatal food allergy reactions.1
People who have both food allergies and asthma are at increased risk for severe or fatal food allergy reactions.1
Some people may experience severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis response) to certain foods, which are serious and can be life-threatening.
1. Food Allergy Research & Education. Facts and Statistics. Food Allergy Research & Education website. Accessed December 19, 2022. https://www.foodallergy.org/resources/facts-and-statistics
2. Gupta RS, Warren CM, Smith BM, et al. Prevalence and Severity of Food Allergies Among US Adults. JAMA Netw Open. 2019 Jan 4;2(1):e185630. doi: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2018.5630.
3. American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology. Food Allergy. American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology website. Accessed December 19, 2022. https://acaai.org/allergies/allergic-conditions/food/
4. American Academy of Allergy Asthma & Immunology. Food Allergy. American Academy of Allergy Asthma & Immunology website. Accessed January 6, 2023. https://www.aaaai.org/Conditions-Treatments/Allergies/Food-Allergy
5. Labcorp. Allergen Profile, Food, IgE With Component Reflexes. Accessed September 29, 2025. https://www.labcorp.com/tests/608005/allergen-profile-food-ige-with-component-reflexes
<p>1. Food Allergy Research & Education. Facts and Statistics. Food Allergy Research & Education website. Accessed December 19, 2022. <a title="Facts and Statistics" href="https://www.foodallergy.org/resources/facts-and-statistics" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.foodallergy.org/resources/facts-and-statistics</a></p> <p>2. Gupta RS, Warren CM, Smith BM, et al. Prevalence and Severity of Food Allergies Among US Adults. JAMA Netw Open. 2019 Jan 4;2(1):e185630. doi: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2018.5630.</p> <p>3. American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology. Food Allergy. American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology website. Accessed December 19, 2022. <a title="Food-Allergy" href="https://acaai.org/allergies/allergic-conditions/food/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://acaai.org/allergies/allergic-conditions/food/</a></p> <p>4. American Academy of Allergy Asthma & Immunology. Food Allergy. American Academy of Allergy Asthma & Immunology website. Accessed January 6, 2023. <a href="https://www.aaaai.org/Conditions-Treatments/Allergies/Food-Allergy" target="_blank" title="Food Allergy Overview" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.aaaai.org/Conditions-Treatments/Allergies/Food-Allergy</a></p> <p>5. Labcorp. Allergen Profile, Food, IgE With Component Reflexes. Accessed September 29, 2025. <a href="https://www.labcorp.com/tests/608005/allergen-profile-food-ige-with-component-reflexes" target="_blank" title="Allergen Profile" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.labcorp.com/tests/608005/allergen-profile-food-ige-with-component-reflexes</a></p>
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People who are allergic to proteins in specific foods develop IgE (immunoglobulin E) antibodies to those food proteins. IgE is a protective blood protein that is produced when you’re exposed to a substance that your body views as a threat. Therefore, measurable IgE may indicate the presence of an allergy.
If you suspect a food allergy, share your test results with your health care provider or allergist, who will take your family and medical history, and use this information to determine if a food allergy exists.
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