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Alpha-Lactalbumin Allergy Test – Milk in Maryland

Alpha-Lactalbumin Allergy Test – Milk can be ordered without a referral, and this guide covers what to expect. This test measures your body's immune response to alpha-lactalbumin, a protein commonly found in milk.

Typical turnaround1-3 business days
Price range$49
PreparationFollow the lab's instructions.
Sample typeBlood draw at a collection lab
ReferralNo referral required

What this test is

This test specifically looks for IgE antibodies, which are proteins your immune system produces in response to allergens. Elevated levels of IgE antibodies to alpha-lactalbumin may indicate an allergic sensitivity to this milk protein.

What it measures

  • Alpha-Lactalbumin IgE — reflects the presence of specific IgE antibodies to alpha-lactalbumin

What the test involves

A standard blood draw is required for this test. A healthcare professional will collect a small sample of your blood, typically from a vein in your arm.

Why it is often ordered

Clinicians may order this test to help investigate symptoms that could be related to a milk allergy. It can be part of a broader evaluation to identify specific triggers for allergic reactions.

Preparation

No special preparation is usually needed for this test. Always follow the specific instructions provided by the laboratory where you will have your blood drawn.

How results are reported

Results are typically reported within a few business days. The interpretation of results depends on the reference ranges provided by the specific laboratory, which can vary.

Before you go

  • Turnaround time
  • Specific preparation instructions
  • How to schedule your blood draw

Cities

Alpha-Lactalbumin Allergy Test – Milk in Maryland communities

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Baltimore2,205,092Alpha-Lactalbumin Allergy Test – MilkBel Air South222,834Alpha-Lactalbumin Allergy Test – MilkHagerstown194,602Alpha-Lactalbumin Allergy Test – MilkFrederick175,032Alpha-Lactalbumin Allergy Test – MilkWaldorf119,442Alpha-Lactalbumin Allergy Test – MilkSalisbury108,982Alpha-Lactalbumin Allergy Test – MilkColumbia105,086Alpha-Lactalbumin Allergy Test – MilkGermantown90,235Alpha-Lactalbumin Allergy Test – MilkSilver Spring82,472Alpha-Lactalbumin Allergy Test – MilkEllicott City74,432Alpha-Lactalbumin Allergy Test – MilkEldersburg70,639Alpha-Lactalbumin Allergy Test – MilkGlen Burnie69,739Alpha-Lactalbumin Allergy Test – MilkGaithersburg68,827Alpha-Lactalbumin Allergy Test – MilkRockville67,095Alpha-Lactalbumin Allergy Test – MilkDundalk66,426Alpha-Lactalbumin Allergy Test – MilkBethesda66,294Alpha-Lactalbumin Allergy Test – MilkTowson59,014Alpha-Lactalbumin Allergy Test – MilkBowie58,113Alpha-Lactalbumin Allergy Test – MilkSevern53,955Alpha-Lactalbumin Allergy Test – MilkAspen Hill53,850Alpha-Lactalbumin Allergy Test – MilkWheaton51,836Alpha-Lactalbumin Allergy Test – MilkNorth Bethesda50,695Alpha-Lactalbumin Allergy Test – MilkPotomac46,891Alpha-Lactalbumin Allergy Test – MilkOdenton43,488Alpha-Lactalbumin Allergy Test – MilkCatonsville42,789Alpha-Lactalbumin Allergy Test – MilkWoodlawn42,053Alpha-Lactalbumin Allergy Test – MilkEssex40,710Alpha-Lactalbumin Allergy Test – MilkAnnapolis40,581Alpha-Lactalbumin Allergy Test – MilkClinton39,925Alpha-Lactalbumin Allergy Test – MilkSeverna Park39,108Alpha-Lactalbumin Allergy Test – MilkChillum36,428Alpha-Lactalbumin Allergy Test – MilkOlney35,815Alpha-Lactalbumin Allergy Test – MilkRandallstown35,641Alpha-Lactalbumin Allergy Test – MilkOwings Mills35,170Alpha-Lactalbumin Allergy Test – MilkCollege Park34,961Alpha-Lactalbumin Allergy Test – MilkMontgomery Village34,489Alpha-Lactalbumin Allergy Test – MilkPikesville33,549Alpha-Lactalbumin Allergy Test – MilkPasadena31,583Alpha-Lactalbumin Allergy Test – MilkBel Air North30,969Alpha-Lactalbumin Allergy Test – MilkParkville30,783Alpha-Lactalbumin Allergy Test – MilkMilford Mill30,685Alpha-Lactalbumin Allergy Test – MilkMiddle River30,606Alpha-Lactalbumin Allergy Test – MilkCarney29,873Alpha-Lactalbumin Allergy Test – MilkCrofton29,812Alpha-Lactalbumin Allergy Test – MilkLaurel29,438Alpha-Lactalbumin Allergy Test – MilkPerry Hall29,165Alpha-Lactalbumin Allergy Test – MilkSouth Laurel27,998Alpha-Lactalbumin Allergy Test – MilkReisterstown27,917Alpha-Lactalbumin Allergy Test – MilkIlchester27,513Alpha-Lactalbumin Allergy Test – MilkClarksburg27,354Alpha-Lactalbumin Allergy Test – MilkLochearn26,995Alpha-Lactalbumin Allergy Test – MilkSuitland26,375Alpha-Lactalbumin Allergy Test – MilkFort Washington25,840Alpha-Lactalbumin Allergy Test – MilkFairland25,324Alpha-Lactalbumin Allergy Test – MilkArnold25,056Alpha-Lactalbumin Allergy Test – MilkEdgewood25,004Alpha-Lactalbumin Allergy Test – MilkGreenbelt24,602Alpha-Lactalbumin Allergy Test – MilkLandover24,508Alpha-Lactalbumin Allergy Test – MilkNorth Potomac24,449Alpha-Lactalbumin Allergy Test – MilkNorth Laurel24,233Alpha-Lactalbumin Allergy Test – Milk