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Spinach Allergy Test – Food Allergies in Colorado

Below is a plain-language overview of the spinach allergy test – food allergies. A spinach allergy test checks for allergic antibodies to spinach in your blood. It can help explain reactions that happen after eating or handling spinach.

Sample typeBlood and/or urine at a collection lab
ReferralIncluded — no referral from your own doctor needed

Lab requirements in Colorado

Here is what you need before ordering and completing the Spinach Allergy Test – Food Allergies in CO. Review each item and confirm the details with the collection lab.

Physician's order
Included. A physician's order is required for lab testing and is provided for you by our partner's physicians — no referral from your own doctor is needed.
Fasting
Some tests require fasting or avoiding certain foods or drinks beforehand. You will be informed when you order — confirm the details with the collection lab.
Preparation
In general, no special preparation is needed for this blood test, but follow the instructions provided by the collection lab. If you take medications, ask the lab or your clinician whether…
Sample & visit
A blood and/or urine sample is collected; the visit usually takes about 10 minutes.
Identification
Bring the lab requisition form from your account. The collection lab may also ask for a government-issued photo ID.
Turnaround
1-3 business days
Availability
Our partner lab does not serve ND, RI, NY, NJ, MD or HI. Confirm availability for your location with the collection lab.

Before you go

  • Order your test before visiting a lab, then use the requisition form in your account.
  • Print the requisition form, or fax it to the lab directly from your account.
  • No scheduling is needed — visit the collection lab during its normal business hours.
  • A blood and/or urine sample is collected; the visit usually takes about 10 minutes.
  • Bring a government-issued photo ID in case the lab requests it.
  • Results are posted to your secure account within 1–3 business days.

Requirements are summarized from our partner lab's published policies. Preparation and availability can change — confirm current instructions with the collection lab before your visit.

What this test is

This is a blood test that measures immunoglobulin E (IgE) antibodies specific to spinach. IgE antibodies are part of the immune system and can be linked to allergic reactions. The test is used along with your history and other findings, not by itself.

What it measures

  • Spinach-specific IgE — Reflects the level of allergic antibody directed against spinach proteins.
  • Total IgE (if included) — Sometimes measured alongside specific IgE to give context, though it is not specific to spinach.

What the test involves

A sample of blood is collected, usually from a vein in your arm, during a standard blood draw. The sample is then sent to a laboratory for analysis.

Why it is often ordered

A clinician may order this test if you have had symptoms such as hives, itching, swelling, stomach upset, or breathing problems after eating spinach or foods containing it. It can also be ordered when other causes have been ruled out and a spinach allergy is being considered.

Preparation

In general, no special preparation is needed for this blood test, but follow the instructions provided by the collection lab. If you take medications, ask the lab or your clinician whether any changes are needed before the draw.

How results are reported

Results are reported as a level of spinach-specific IgE, often with a qualitative interpretation such as negative, low, moderate, or high. Reference ranges and reporting formats vary by laboratory, so your results should be interpreted in the context of the lab that performed the test and your overall health picture.

Before you go

  • Whether any medications you take could affect the test
  • How and when you will receive your results
  • Whether a follow-up visit is needed to discuss the findings

Cities

Spinach Allergy Test – Food Allergies in Colorado communities

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