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Cow’s milk IgE

Single test

The detection of cow’s milk IgE antibodies helps to assess if certain proteins found in cow’s milk could be the cause of allergic symptoms. A milk allergy usually occurs in children under 2 years of age; in adults, it is extremely rare.

Blood sample needed
Results within 2 working days
A light meal 2-3 hours before giving blood is allowed
11,80 €

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  • What's measured
  • How to prepare
  • Results
  • About the test
What's measured

  • Could I be allergic to cow’s milk?

How to prepare

  • Learn how to prepare for a blood sample HERE.

Results

  • The results will be displayed in minu.synlab.ee and terviseportaal.ee.
  • To interpret the results, you may need to consult a healthcare professional.
  • If you have any questions, we recommend that you book a consultation with our lab doctor.
    You can book an appointment HERE.

About the test

A milk allergy usually occurs in children under 2 years of age (in Estonia, about 2 in every 100 children). In adults, a milk allergy is extremely rare.

Symptoms in children include skin eczema, vomiting, diarrhoea, nettle rash and swelling of lips. Digestive tract symptoms may appear as sudden vomiting and diarrhoea or as chronic diarrhoea later on. 80% of children with a milk allergy grow out of it after 2 years of age.

In adults, a milk allergy is extremely rare. It is more common to experience lactose intolerance (see Lactose intolerance panel).

The main allergens in milk are proteins α-lactalbumin, β-lactoglobulin and casein (80% of all milk proteins).

People with a milk allergy are usually allergic to more than one cow’s milk protein. In certain cases, children can tolerate boiled milk.

Increased levels of IgE antibodies in the blood indicate that a person is sensitive to milk proteins, but it does not automatically confirm an allergic disease. To confirm a final diagnosis, it is useful to determine IgE antibodies to different cow’s milk proteins, and take an elimination or provocation test at an allergist

How it works?

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Step 1
Select and purchase a panel or single tests
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Step 2
Prepare for sampling
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Step 3
Provide a sample
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Step 4
Getting results and next steps
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