ALLERGENS FOOD, SALMON, IgE F41

ALLERGENS FOOD, SALMON, IgE F41 is a laboratory blood test that measures salmon-specific IgE antibodies to assess sensitization to salmon and help determine the risk of an IgE-mediated seafood allergic reaction. The test quantifies allergen-specific IgE in the blood, providing a numeric value that laboratories interpret alongside clinical history to evaluate allergy risk.

This service is offered as a home blood collection across Dubai and the UAE, with samples processed in accredited laboratories and rapid reporting to support timely clinical decisions. It is useful for people who experienced immediate allergic symptoms after eating salmon, for clinicians planning further testing (such as supervised oral food challenges), or for guidance on dietary avoidance and specialist referral.

Sample requirements typically involve a venous blood draw performed by a trained phlebotomist at home; no fasting is generally required. Note that a positive sIgE indicates sensitization but does not always predict clinical allergy—results should be interpreted by a qualified clinician, and oral food challenge remains the diagnostic gold standard when necessary.

• Salmon-specific IgE (sIgE)
• Allergen-specific IgE concentration (kU/L)
• Result category / sensitization class (e.g., Class 0–6)
• Qualitative result (Negative / Positive)

• After an immediate allergic reaction (hives, wheeze, swelling) following consumption of salmon
• Recurrent urticaria or angioedema suspected to be food-related
• Before performing a supervised oral food challenge to confirm clinical allergy
• When evaluating cross-reactivity with other fish or seafood allergens
• When planning dietary introduction in high-risk infants with family history of food allergy

• Identifies sensitization specifically to salmon
• Quantitative results to guide clinical decisions
• Convenient at‑home blood collection across Dubai and the UAE
• Fast laboratory turnaround from accredited Dubai/UAE labs
• Supports targeted dietary recommendations and specialist referrals

• At-home venous blood collection by a trained phlebotomist
• No fasting required prior to the test
• Inform the phlebotomist/clinic about current medications and recent immunotherapy
• Suitable for adults and children; parental consent required for minors