Specific IgE: Fish (Cod)
- Sample Type
- Standard
- Fasting
- No
- Unit
- kUA/L
This test measures the level of allergen-specific Immunoglobulin E (IgE) antibodies in the blood directed against Cod fish proteins (e.g., Gad c 1). In an Allergy Profile, this identifies Type I hypersensitivity. It helps distinguish between a true food allergy, which carries a risk of anaphylaxis, and non-immune mediated food intolerances.
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Why Context Matters
High IgE levels indicate sensitization but do not always correlate with the severity of the clinical reaction. Cross-reactivity with other fish species (due to shared parvalbumins) is common, and a second opinion might be needed to interpret results alongside a clinical oral food challenge.
Lab ranges are statistical averages, not biological laws. "Normal" for a 20-year-old male isn't normal for a 60-year-old female.
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