A Food Allergy Panel is a group of blood tests that measure IgE antibodies to multiple food allergens.

Common allergens tested include:

Milk

Egg white

Peanut

Soybean

Wheat

Fish

Shellfish (shrimp, crab, lobster)

Clinical uses include:

Identifying food allergies in patients with unexplained allergic symptoms.

Supporting diagnosis of atopic conditions (eczema, asthma, rhinitis).

Guiding dietary management and avoidance strategies.

The test is performed using a blood sample, typically via ELISA or ImmunoCAP methods.

Analyte: Food-specific IgE antibodies in blood serum.

Normal Result: Negative (no significant IgE detected).

Positive Result: Presence of IgE antibodies → suggests allergic sensitization to specific foods.

Clinical Use:

Detects food allergies.

Helps identify triggers for allergic reactions.

Guides dietary planning and allergy management.