Patient Preparation: No special preparation is required

IMMUNOGLOBULIN E (IgE) - TOTAL in Hyderabad:   Testing for IgE antibodies is useful to establish the diagnosis of an allergic disease and to define the allergens responsible for eliciting signs and symptoms

Why Take this Test

Allergy blood tests are used to find out if you have an allergy. Total IgE test measures the overall number of IgE antibodies in your blood.

Is this Test For You: Your doctor will recommend this test if you have symptoms of:

Wheezing

Chest tightness

Shortness of breath

Recurrent cough

Skin allergies

More Information

An immunoglobulin E (IgE) test measures the blood level of IgE, one of the five subclasses of antibodies. IgE antibodies are found in the lungs, skin, and mucous membranes.