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Comprehensive 20 Food Allergy Test Panel in Colorado

This page explains the comprehensive 20 food allergy test panel, what it measures, and how to order it. This panel checks for allergic sensitivity to 20 common foods by measuring specific IgE antibodies in your blood.

Sample typeBlood and/or urine at a collection lab
ReferralIncluded — no referral from your own doctor needed

Lab requirements in Colorado

Here is what you need before ordering and completing the Comprehensive 20 Food Allergy Test Panel in CO. Review each item and confirm the details with the collection lab.

Physician's order
Included. A physician's order is required for lab testing and is provided for you by our partner's physicians — no referral from your own doctor is needed.
Fasting
Fasting is required for this test — follow the collection lab's instructions.
Preparation
Preparation instructions are set by the collection laboratory. Follow the lab's instructions, which may include fasting or avoiding certain medications before the test.
Sample & visit
A blood and/or urine sample is collected; the visit usually takes about 10 minutes.
Identification
Bring the lab requisition form from your account. The collection lab may also ask for a government-issued photo ID.
Turnaround
1-3 business days
Availability
Our partner lab does not serve ND, RI, NY, NJ, MD or HI. Confirm availability for your location with the collection lab.

Before you go

  • Order your test before visiting a lab, then use the requisition form in your account.
  • Print the requisition form, or fax it to the lab directly from your account.
  • No scheduling is needed — visit the collection lab during its normal business hours.
  • A blood and/or urine sample is collected; the visit usually takes about 10 minutes.
  • Bring a government-issued photo ID in case the lab requests it.
  • Results are posted to your secure account within 1–3 business days.

Requirements are summarized from our partner lab's published policies. Preparation and availability can change — confirm current instructions with the collection lab before your visit.

What this test is

The Comprehensive 20 Food Allergy Test Panel is a blood test that measures immunoglobulin E (IgE) antibodies to 20 different foods. It helps identify which foods may trigger allergic reactions. The panel includes common allergens such as milk, eggs, peanuts, wheat, soy, fish, shellfish, and tree nuts.

What it measures

  • Milk IgE — reflects sensitivity to cow's milk proteins
  • Egg IgE — reflects sensitivity to egg white or yolk proteins
  • Peanut IgE — reflects sensitivity to peanut allergens
  • Wheat IgE — reflects sensitivity to wheat proteins
  • Soy IgE — reflects sensitivity to soy proteins
  • Fish IgE — reflects sensitivity to various fish species
  • Shellfish IgE — reflects sensitivity to shrimp, crab, and other shellfish
  • Tree Nut IgE — reflects sensitivity to walnuts and other tree nuts

What the test involves

A healthcare professional collects a small sample of blood from a vein in your arm using a standard blood draw. The sample is then sent to a laboratory for analysis.

Why it is often ordered

A clinician may order this panel when a person has symptoms that suggest a food allergy, such as hives, digestive issues, or breathing problems after eating. It can also be used to help monitor known food allergies or guide an elimination diet.

Preparation

Preparation instructions are set by the collection laboratory. Follow the lab's instructions, which may include fasting or avoiding certain medications before the test.

How results are reported

Results are typically reported as a numerical value for each food-specific IgE, often with a qualitative interpretation such as negative, low, moderate, or high. Reference ranges vary by laboratory, so your results should be interpreted in the context of the lab's own ranges and your clinical history.

Before you go

  • Whether any medications you take could affect the test results
  • If fasting or other preparation is required before the blood draw
  • How long it will take for the laboratory to report your results

Cities

Comprehensive 20 Food Allergy Test Panel in Colorado communities

Choose your city for local context and to order this test.

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