Allergen, Food, Lobster

Casandra

Casandra Test Code AR70878Version 1 (DRAFT)

Performing Lab

Lab ARUP LaboratoriesLab Test ID 0099062CPT Codes 00550, 86003

Allergen, Food, Lobster

Also known as: LOBSTER

Clinical Use

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Use

The Allergen, Food, Lobster test measures the level of IgE specifically directed against lobster allergens to determine potential allergic sensitivity. This test can aid specialists in diagnosing and managing allergic reactions to lobster, which may cause symptoms ranging from mild to potentially severe anaphylactic responses. Identifying an allergic response can help guide dietary and lifestyle adjustments to ensure the patient's safety when consuming or being exposed to lobster or lobster-derived products.

Special Instructions

Avoid multiple patient encounters to prevent sensitization variability. Ensure accuracy in specimen collection by following guidelines for serum preparation and handling. Adhering to proper storage and transport conditions is crucial to maintain specimen integrity until analysis.

Limitations

The test results should not be considered in isolation. While increasing concentrations of allergen-specific IgE generally reflect higher probabilities of clinical reactivity, they may not correlate directly with either clinical symptoms or in vivo challenge results. False negatives can occur, and a negative IgE result does not exclude clinical allergy or the potential for anaphylaxis. Clinical correlation with patient history and additional testing may be necessary to confirm diagnosis.

Test Details

FDA Approved