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Onion Allergy Test – Food Allergies in Maine

This page explains the onion allergy test – food allergies, what it measures, and how to order it. This blood test helps identify an allergy to onions by measuring specific antibodies.

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

The onion allergy test is a laboratory analysis that detects the presence of IgE antibodies in your blood. These antibodies are produced by the immune system in response to an allergen, such as onion.

What it measures

  • Immunoglobulin E (IgE) Antibodies to Onion — reflects the immune system's sensitivity to onion

What the test involves

This test is performed on a blood sample, which is typically collected by a trained healthcare professional during a standard blood draw.

Why it is often ordered

A clinician may order this test if you are experiencing symptoms that suggest an allergic reaction after consuming or being exposed to onions. It helps in confirming or ruling out onion as a cause of your symptoms.

Preparation

Before your blood draw, follow any specific instructions provided by the laboratory. This may include fasting or avoiding certain foods.

How results are reported

Results will indicate the level of IgE antibodies specific to onion found in your blood. Reference ranges, which help interpret these levels, can vary between laboratories.

Before you go

  • Fasting requirements
  • Sample collection time
  • Specific preparation instructions

Cities

Onion Allergy Test – Food Allergies in Maine communities

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Portland220,807Onion Allergy Test – Food AllergiesLewiston36,615Onion Allergy Test – Food AllergiesBangor31,920Onion Allergy Test – Food AllergiesSouth Portland26,428Onion Allergy Test – Food AllergiesAuburn23,790Onion Allergy Test – Food AllergiesBiddeford22,331Onion Allergy Test – Food AllergiesSanford21,812Onion Allergy Test – Food AllergiesSaco20,203Onion Allergy Test – Food AllergiesWestbrook20,074Onion Allergy Test – Food AllergiesAugusta18,895Onion Allergy Test – Food AllergiesWaterville15,872Onion Allergy Test – Food AllergiesBrewer9,606Onion Allergy Test – Food AllergiesPresque Isle8,859Onion Allergy Test – Food AllergiesBath8,718Onion Allergy Test – Food AllergiesEllsworth8,340Onion Allergy Test – Food AllergiesCaribou7,448Onion Allergy Test – Food AllergiesOld Town7,415Onion Allergy Test – Food AllergiesRockland6,977Onion Allergy Test – Food AllergiesBelfast6,890Onion Allergy Test – Food AllergiesGardiner5,944Onion Allergy Test – Food AllergiesNorth Windham5,395Onion Allergy Test – Food AllergiesLisbon Falls4,213Onion Allergy Test – Food AllergiesYork Harbor3,819Onion Allergy Test – Food AllergiesSouth Berwick3,596Onion Allergy Test – Food AllergiesLisbon3,456Onion Allergy Test – Food AllergiesSouth Eliot3,342Onion Allergy Test – Food AllergiesCalais3,010Onion Allergy Test – Food AllergiesLake Arrowhead3,007Onion Allergy Test – Food AllergiesCumberland Center2,956Onion Allergy Test – Food AllergiesHallowell2,542Onion Allergy Test – Food AllergiesCape Neddick2,485Onion Allergy Test – Food AllergiesSouth Paris2,169Onion Allergy Test – Food AllergiesDunstan1,852Onion Allergy Test – Food AllergiesFalmouth Foreside1,811Onion Allergy Test – Food AllergiesVeazie1,771Onion Allergy Test – Food AllergiesSteep Falls1,677Onion Allergy Test – Food AllergiesEastport1,226Onion Allergy Test – Food AllergiesWest Kennebunk1,119Onion Allergy Test – Food AllergiesCornish1,117Onion Allergy Test – Food AllergiesKittery Point1,017Onion Allergy Test – Food AllergiesChisholm1,007Onion Allergy Test – Food Allergies