Total IgE near me in Chennai
Understanding Total IgE in Chennai
What is Total IgE in Chennai?
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.
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?
A Total IgE test measures the amount of IgE (immunoglobulin E) in the blood. 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.
Normally, IgE is present in very small amounts in the blood. It belongs to a class of immunoglobulins that includes five types of immunoglobulins: IgA, IgG, IgM, IgD, and IgE. The rise in the production of IgE is seen in cases of response to allergens in asthma or certain parasitic infections. Other allergens can include plant pollen, latex, pet dander, mold, eggs, peanuts, bee venom, strawberries, and other allergens substances.
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References
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