Total IgE near me in Chennai
Understanding Total IgE in Chennai
What is Total IgE in Chennai?
The Total IgE test, also known as an allergy screening test, measures the quantity of immunoglobulin E (IgE) in the blood. It is available at an affordable price in Chennai with Tata 1mg labs. During an allergy, your immune system regards a foreign substance, such as dust or pollen, as a threat. The immune system fights against this threat by producing antibodies called IgE.
The Total IgE test may be needed when you have symptoms that suggest an allergy or allergic reaction, such as sneezing, runny nose, itchy red patches on the skin, diarrhea, shortness of breath, watery eyes, coughing, or wheezing. Also, this test helps guide treatment plans if you have asthma or other complications tied to allergies.
What does Total IgE measure?
Immunoglobulins are antibodies (proteins) produced by plasma cells (specific immune cells) when the body recognizes bacteria, viruses, other microorganisms, or any other unknown substances as harmful foreign antigens (allergy-causing substances or allergens) to the immune system. There are five types of immunoglobulins: IgA, IgG, IgM, IgD, and IgE.
Unlike other antibodies, IgE is primarily associated with immune responses to allergenic substances, such as plant pollen, latex, pet dander, mold, eggs, peanuts, bee venom, and strawberries. Typically, IgE is present in tiny amounts in the blood. When the immune system encounters an allergen, it triggers the production of IgE antibodies. The Total IgE test measures the concentration of these IgE antibodies in the blood, providing insights into the presence and severity of allergies.
Answers to Patient Concerns & Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Total IgE in Chennai
Frequently Asked Questions about Total IgE in Chennai
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References
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- IgE (Total) Allergy Test [Internet]. South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; 27 Apr. 2022. [Accessed 21 Aug. 2023]. Available from: https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/services/pathology/tests/ige-total-allergy-test/
- Chang ML, Cui C, Liu YH, Pei LC, Shao B. Analysis of total immunoglobulin E and specific immunoglobulin E of 3,721 patients with allergic disease. Biomedical Reports. 2015;3(4):573-577. [Accessed 21 Aug. 2023]. Available from: https://doi.org/10.3892/br.2015.455
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