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Meat Allergy Testing – Allergies to Meat in North Carolina

Meat Allergy Testing – Allergies to Meat is a laboratory test you can request directly. Meat allergy testing uses a blood sample to check for allergic antibodies to five common meats: chicken, turkey, beef, pork, and lamb. It helps evaluate whether meat is triggering your allergy symptoms.

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

Lab requirements in North Carolina

Here is what you need before ordering and completing the Meat Allergy Testing – Allergies to Meat in NC. 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
No special preparation is typically required, but follow any instructions provided by the collection lab. If you take medications, ask your clinician whether they could affect the test.
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 test measures specific IgE antibodies in your blood that react to proteins from five types of meat. Elevated levels can suggest a sensitivity, but results are interpreted alongside your symptom history and other findings.

What it measures

  • Chicken-specific IgE — reflects allergic antibody response to chicken proteins
  • Turkey-specific IgE — reflects allergic antibody response to turkey proteins
  • Beef-specific IgE — reflects allergic antibody response to beef proteins
  • Pork-specific IgE — reflects allergic antibody response to pork proteins
  • Lamb-specific IgE — reflects allergic antibody response to lamb proteins

What the test involves

A healthcare professional collects a small blood sample, usually from a vein in your arm. The sample is then sent to a laboratory for analysis.

Why it is often ordered

A clinician may order this test if you have allergic symptoms such as hives, stomach upset, or breathing trouble after eating meat. It can help identify which meats might be involved and guide further evaluation.

Preparation

No special preparation is typically required, but follow any instructions provided by the collection lab. If you take medications, ask your clinician whether they could affect the test.

How results are reported

Results are reported as antibody levels for each meat, often with a qualitative interpretation such as negative, low, or high. Reference ranges vary by laboratory, so your results should be discussed with your clinician.

Before you go

  • Whether any medications you take could affect the test results
  • If any special preparation is needed before the blood draw
  • How and when you will receive your results

Cities

Meat Allergy Testing – Allergies to Meat in North Carolina communities

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