Immunoglobulin E (IgE) Test: Understanding Allergy Diagnosis
Allergies are becoming increasingly common worldwide, affecting millions of people across all age groups. If you’ve ever experienced constant sneezing during pollen season, itchy skin after eating certain foods, or difficulty breathing when exposed to dust, you may already know how disruptive allergies can be. To get to the root cause of these reactions, doctors often recommend allergy testing. One such important test is the Immunoglobulin E (IgE) Total Test. In this blog, we’ll dive deep into what IgE is, how allergies occur, the importance of testing, different types of IgE tests, and what your results may actually mean. What is an Allergy? An allergy is your body’s overreaction to harmless substances such as pollen, dust mites, pet dander, mould, or certain foods. While these triggers (called allergens) are safe for most people, in allergic individuals the immune system mistakes them as harmful invaders. This immune response involves a special class of...