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Shrimp Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy in New Mexico

Shrimp Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy is a laboratory test you can request directly. A shrimp allergy test uses a blood sample to check for IgE antibodies that may indicate an allergic response to shrimp. It is often ordered alongside other shellfish tests when a reaction is suspected.

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

Lab requirements in New Mexico

Here is what you need before ordering and completing the Shrimp Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy in NM. 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 usually required for this blood test, but follow any instructions given by the collection lab or your clinician. If you take medications, ask the lab whether any…
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 the amount of specific IgE antibody in the blood that reacts to shrimp proteins. It is a type of allergy blood test, sometimes called a specific IgE test or RAST. The result is used with a person's history and other findings, not by itself, to assess sensitivity.

What it measures

  • Shrimp-specific IgE antibody — Reflects the amount of IgE in the blood that binds to shrimp proteins.
  • Total IgE (if included) — Reflects the overall level of IgE antibody in the blood, which can be elevated in allergic conditions.
  • Other shellfish-specific IgE (if panel) — Reflects sensitivity to related shellfish such as crab, lobster, or scallops when tested together.

What the test involves

A healthcare professional collects a small blood sample, usually from a vein in the arm, using 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 when a person reports symptoms after eating shrimp or other shellfish, such as hives, swelling, stomach upset, or breathing trouble. It can also be used to help evaluate whether shrimp should be avoided or whether further allergy testing is needed.

Preparation

No special preparation is usually required for this blood test, but follow any instructions given by the collection lab or your clinician. If you take medications, ask the lab whether any of them could affect the test.

How results are reported

Results are reported as a numeric level of shrimp-specific IgE, often with a qualitative category such as negative, low, moderate, or high. Reference ranges and cutoffs vary by laboratory, so results should be interpreted in the context of your symptoms and medical history.

Before you go

  • Whether any medications you take could affect the test
  • How and when you will receive your results
  • Whether additional shellfish tests are included in the order

Cities

Shrimp Allergy Test – Shellfish Allergy in New Mexico communities

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