Use

This test is useful for establishing the diagnosis of an allergy to anchovy by identifying specific IgE antibodies in the serum that react to the allergen. It helps define the allergens responsible for eliciting signs and symptoms and is used to confirm sensitization prior to commencing immunotherapy. Moreover, it aids in investigating the specificity of allergic reactions to insect venom allergens, drugs, or chemical allergens, and identifies allergens responsible for allergic responses or anaphylactic episodes. Testing for IgE antibodies can indicate an increased likelihood of allergic diseases compared to other etiologies when the test results are class 1 or greater.