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118-item IgE Allergy Test — Signature Allergen Panel

Allergic reactions may be triggered by a wide range of allergens, including food, dust mites, pollen, mould, pet dander, seafood and nuts.

When the immune system overreacts to certain substances, symptoms may include itchy skin, hives, allergic rhinitis, coughing, gastrointestinal discomfort, vomiting, diarrhoea, or even breathing difficulties.

The 118-item Signature IgE Allergy Test is a blood test that screens for a range of common IgE-related allergens. It helps assess how your body may react to different food and environmental allergens, providing useful information for allergen avoidance, lifestyle adjustment and appropriate medical advice.

This test covers several common allergy categories, including:

Pollen Allergens

Birch, oak, ragweed, mugwort, rye grass, timothy grass, Japanese cedar, dandelion and others.

Mould Allergens

Alternaria alternata, Cladosporium, Aspergillus flavus, Penicillium, Candida and others.

Food Allergens

Milk, egg white, egg yolk, wheat, sesame, peanut, soya bean, nuts, fruit and vegetables, meat and others.

Seafood Allergens

Crab, shrimp, clam, mussel, oyster, scallop, tuna, salmon, cod, lobster, squid and others.

Inhalant Allergens

European dust mite, American house dust mite, cat dander, dog dander, cockroach, house dust, hamster, rabbit, horse, wool and others.

Other Allergens

Bee venom, wasp venom, silkworm pupa, latex and others.

This test may be suitable for individuals who:

Frequently experience itchy skin, rashes, hives or recurring eczema

Have long-term allergic rhinitis, runny nose, sneezing, nasal congestion or itchy eyes

Develop abdominal pain, diarrhoea, vomiting, nausea or skin reactions after eating certain foods

Suspect sensitivity to seafood, nuts, milk, eggs, wheat or other foods

Keep pets at home and suspect sensitivity to cat or dog hair, dander or dust mites

Are frequently exposed to pollen, mould, house dust or other environmental allergens

Wish to better understand their common allergen reactions and plan daily allergen avoidance

Have experienced unexplained allergic reactions and wish to investigate possible triggers
Allergy testing is generally recommended for individuals aged 6 or above.

The test is performed using a blood sample.

Please avoid eating, drinking or taking medication for 2 hours before the blood test, except plain water.

If you have taken or are currently taking immunosuppressants, the test result may be affected. Please consult healthcare professionals before booking.

Test results are for assessment and reference purposes only and should not be used alone as a basis for diagnosis.

If you have experienced severe allergic reactions, breathing difficulties, or swelling of the face or throat, please seek medical assessment promptly.

If you have any questions about your test result, allergy symptoms or follow-up management, please consult a doctor or qualified healthcare professional.
1. What can the 118-item IgE Allergy Test detect?

The 118-item IgE Allergy Test screens for a range of common allergens, including food, seafood, nuts, pollen, mould, dust mites, pet dander, house dust, cockroach and other environmental allergens.

2. Is this test suitable for people with frequent allergic rhinitis or itchy skin?

Yes. If you often experience allergic rhinitis, sneezing, itchy eyes, itchy skin, rashes, hives or recurring eczema, an IgE allergy test may help assess whether these symptoms are associated with common allergens.

3. Do I need to fast before the test?

You should avoid eating, drinking or taking medication for 2 hours before the test, except plain water. This may help reduce the chance of interference with the test result.

4. Can medication affect the test result?

If you have taken or are currently taking immunosuppressants, the test result may be affected.

Please inform healthcare professionals of your current medication and health condition before booking.

5. Does an IgE allergy test confirm an allergy diagnosis?

No. IgE test results can reflect the body’s immune response to specific allergens, but they should be interpreted together with symptoms, medical history and a doctor’s assessment.

The test result should not be used alone to make a diagnosis or treatment decision.

6. Can children have the 118-item IgE Allergy Test?

Allergy testing is generally recommended for individuals aged 6 or above.

For younger children or those with specific health conditions, please consult healthcare professionals to assess suitability.

7. When will the report be available?

Reports are usually available within approximately 5–7 working days.

The actual turnaround time may vary depending on laboratory processing, public holidays or individual sample conditions.

8. Does this test include both food and environmental allergens?

Yes. This test covers multiple types of food and environmental allergens, including milk, eggs, nuts, seafood, wheat, pollen, mould, dust mites, cat and dog dander, and house dust.