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Fish Allergy Testing – Allergies to Fish in Maine

Below is a plain-language overview of the fish allergy testing – allergies to fish. This blood test panel helps identify potential allergies to common types of fish.

Typical turnaround1-3 business days
Price range$159
PreparationFollow the lab's instructions.
Sample typeBlood draw at a collection lab
ReferralNo referral required

What this test is

This test measures your body's immune response to specific fish proteins. It can help determine if you have an allergic sensitivity to trout, salmon, tuna, mackerel, or halibut.

What it measures

  • Trout — allergy-related antibodies to trout
  • Salmon — allergy-related antibodies to salmon
  • Tuna — allergy-related antibodies to tuna
  • Mackerel — allergy-related antibodies to mackerel
  • Halibut — allergy-related antibodies to halibut

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 often order this test when a patient reports symptoms consistent with a food allergy after consuming fish. It can aid in diagnosing the cause of allergic reactions.

Preparation

Follow any specific instructions provided by the laboratory where you will have your blood drawn. Generally, no special preparation is needed.

How results are reported

Results indicate the presence or absence of allergy-related antibodies to the tested fish. Reference ranges, which help interpret the results, can vary between laboratories.

Before you go

  • Specific preparation instructions
  • How to interpret your results
  • When to expect results

Cities

Fish Allergy Testing – Allergies to Fish in Maine communities

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Portland220,807Fish Allergy Testing – Allergies to FishLewiston36,615Fish Allergy Testing – Allergies to FishBangor31,920Fish Allergy Testing – Allergies to FishSouth Portland26,428Fish Allergy Testing – Allergies to FishAuburn23,790Fish Allergy Testing – Allergies to FishBiddeford22,331Fish Allergy Testing – Allergies to FishSanford21,812Fish Allergy Testing – Allergies to FishSaco20,203Fish Allergy Testing – Allergies to FishWestbrook20,074Fish Allergy Testing – Allergies to FishAugusta18,895Fish Allergy Testing – Allergies to FishWaterville15,872Fish Allergy Testing – Allergies to FishBrewer9,606Fish Allergy Testing – Allergies to FishPresque Isle8,859Fish Allergy Testing – Allergies to FishBath8,718Fish Allergy Testing – Allergies to FishEllsworth8,340Fish Allergy Testing – Allergies to FishCaribou7,448Fish Allergy Testing – Allergies to FishOld Town7,415Fish Allergy Testing – Allergies to FishRockland6,977Fish Allergy Testing – Allergies to FishBelfast6,890Fish Allergy Testing – Allergies to FishGardiner5,944Fish Allergy Testing – Allergies to FishNorth Windham5,395Fish Allergy Testing – Allergies to FishLisbon Falls4,213Fish Allergy Testing – Allergies to FishYork Harbor3,819Fish Allergy Testing – Allergies to FishSouth Berwick3,596Fish Allergy Testing – Allergies to FishLisbon3,456Fish Allergy Testing – Allergies to FishSouth Eliot3,342Fish Allergy Testing – Allergies to FishCalais3,010Fish Allergy Testing – Allergies to FishLake Arrowhead3,007Fish Allergy Testing – Allergies to FishCumberland Center2,956Fish Allergy Testing – Allergies to FishHallowell2,542Fish Allergy Testing – Allergies to FishCape Neddick2,485Fish Allergy Testing – Allergies to FishSouth Paris2,169Fish Allergy Testing – Allergies to FishDunstan1,852Fish Allergy Testing – Allergies to FishFalmouth Foreside1,811Fish Allergy Testing – Allergies to FishVeazie1,771Fish Allergy Testing – Allergies to FishSteep Falls1,677Fish Allergy Testing – Allergies to FishEastport1,226Fish Allergy Testing – Allergies to FishWest Kennebunk1,119Fish Allergy Testing – Allergies to FishCornish1,117Fish Allergy Testing – Allergies to FishKittery Point1,017Fish Allergy Testing – Allergies to FishChisholm1,007Fish Allergy Testing – Allergies to Fish