Turkey Meat Allergy Test
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Test Code: 602823
Specimen Type: Blood
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Description:
Turkey Meat Allergy Test
This test measures a person's allergic reaction to turkey meat. Allergies to proteins in the meat from turkeys are not common but do affect some people. People who are allergic to turkey may also be allergic to other types of poultry including chicken, goose, and duck. An allergy to eggs can also sometimes coincide with poultry allergies.
Allergy symptoms can develop anywhere from a few minutes to a few hours after ingestion or exposure. Common food allergy symptoms include rash, hives, itching, cough, wheezing, tightening of the throat, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, dizziness, and lightheadedness. People with a severe allergy may experience anaphylaxis which can be fatal.
Food allergies are caused by a reaction in the body's immune system. The body identifies certain substances as harmful and produces IgE antibodies against them. These antibodies trigger the release of histamine which causes the symptoms of an allergic reaction. The severity of the allergy will vary from one person to the next. Blood allergy testing provides numerical results for IgE antibody levels to help determine how severe a reaction a person will have. Positive allergy test results should be discussed with a person's doctor to determine the appropriate follow up.
This test is typically ordered when someone experiences allergy symptoms shortly after eating turkey or products which contain turkey meat. For further options, please see our allergy testing category.
Turnaround for this test is typically 2-5 business days.
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