Immunoglobulin E
Immunoglobulin E
- Immunoglobin E is an antibody that the body produces in case of an allergic reaction
- This test measures the IgE levels in the blood.
- No fasting or preparation needed
What is Immunoglobulin E?
An allergy is body’s reaction to a particular substance, food or material. Immunoglobin E is an antibody that the body produces in case of an allergic reaction. The IgE test basically measures the levels in the blood. IgE total antibody serum test is a blood test. It is used to find out if a person has developed an allergy. This test measures the total amount of IgE antibodies present in the blood.
Reported Parameters
- Normal Range – 150 and 300 UI/ml
All The Questions that you might have
- What is Immunoglobulin E Test ?
- What does the Immunoglobulin E test measure?
- Why should I do the Immunoglobulin E test?
- How is the Immunoglobulin E test done?
An allergy is body’s reaction to a particular substance, food or material. Immunoglobin E is an antibody that the body produces in case of an allergic reaction. The IgE test basically measures the levels in the blood. IgE total antibody serum test is a blood test. It is used to find out if a person has developed an allergy. This test measures the total amount of IgE antibodies present in the blood.
Total IgE antibody measures the antibody level to IgE in blood. For a detailed allergy profiling you should get the allergy profile or the allergy test done at Maurya Labs, Purnea.
Your doctor will recommend you to take the IgE test, if you have any of the following symptoms:
- Suspected allergies. Common symptoms are: Itching, running nose, sneezing, coughing, diarrhoea, hives
- Suspected parasitic or fungal infections
- Certain autoimmune disorders
The IgE test is a simple blood test with no need for fasting before the test. The blood sample can be taken by the phlebotomist at a pathology lab.
