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Allergy Test in Johor Bahru – 107 Allergen Panel
Looking for an allergy test in Johor Bahru? Southern Health Centre provides information about a specific immunoglobulin E (IgE) allergy testing panel covering a broad range of food and environmental allergens. The panel includes items such as dust mites, animal dander, pollens, moulds, selected foods and insect venoms.
If you experience symptoms that may be associated with an allergy, speak with a healthcare professional to determine whether specific IgE testing is appropriate for you.
Allergen Panel
A broad panel covering several categories of potential allergens.
- Food allergens
- Dust mites and household allergens
- Animal dander and animal-derived allergens
- Pollens, grasses and trees
- Moulds and other selected allergens
The exact reportable allergens and test method should be confirmed with the clinic before booking.
A specific IgE allergy test measures IgE antibodies associated with selected allergens. Depending on the test, it may help a clinician assess possible sensitisation to substances such as foods, dust mites, animal dander, pollens and moulds. Results should be interpreted alongside your symptoms, exposure history and clinical assessment. A positive result does not automatically mean that you have a symptomatic allergy.
What Can a 107-Allergen Test Assess?
Allergens can come from food, indoor environments, animals, plants and other sources. A specific IgE panel can provide information about sensitisation to the allergens included in the test.
Food Allergens
Includes selected foods such as egg white, milk, peanuts, soy, wheat, seafood, fish, nuts, fruits, vegetables and meat.
Household Allergens
Includes house dust, dust mites, cockroach and selected animal-related allergens that may be relevant to indoor exposure.
Environmental Allergens
Includes selected pollens, grasses, weeds, trees, moulds and other environmental substances.
107 Types of Allergens Included in the Panel
Browse the allergen categories below to see the substances listed in the supplied panel. Some entries contain grouped allergens or mixtures. Confirm the exact test names with Southern Health Centre, as laboratory panel specifications may differ.
Total IgE and Household Allergens
- Total IgE
- House dust
- Dust mite – Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus
- Dust mite – Dermatophagoides farinae
- Cockroach
- Mouse/Rat
- Storage mite – Acarus siro
- Storage mite – Tyrophagus putrescentiae
Animal Dander and Animal-Derived Allergens
- Cat epithelium and dander
- Dog dander
- Rabbit
- Guinea pig
- Sheep wool
- Horse
- Hevea latex
- CCD (cross-reactive carbohydrate determinants)
Common Food Allergens
- Egg white
- Milk
- Peanut
- Soybean
- Wheat
- Barley
- Cultivated rye
- Rice
- Buckwheat
- Corn
- Baker's yeast
- Potato
- Sesame
- Sunflower
- Cacao
Fish, Seafood and Shellfish
- Codfish
- Tuna
- Salmon
- Mackerel
- Plaice
- Anchovy
- Alaska pollock
- Pacific squid
- Eel
- Lobster
- Crab
- Shrimp
- Blue mussel
- Oyster
- Clam
- Scallop
- Silkworm pupae
Meat and Dairy-Related Foods
- Pork
- Beef
- Chicken
- Lamb meat
- Cheddar-type cheese
Fruits, Nuts, Seeds and Vegetables
- Peach
- Apple
- Carrot
- Garlic/Onion
- Celery
- Cucumber
- Tomato
- Citrus mix
- Strawberry
- Kiwi/Mango/Banana
- Sweet chestnut
- Hazelnut
- Walnut
- Almond/Pine nut
Grass Pollens
- Sweet vernal grass
- Orchard grass
- Common reed
- Bentgrass
- Bermuda grass
- Timothy grass
Weeds and Other Flowering Plants
- Common ragweed
- Japanese hop
- Mugwort
- Ox-eye daisy
- Dandelion
- Plantain
- Russian thistle
- Goldenrod
- Common pigweed
Tree Pollens
- Alder
- Birch
- Oak
- Hazel
- Olive
- Maple leaf sycamore
- Willow
- Cottonwood
- White ash
- White pine
- Japanese cedar
- Acacia
Moulds and Fungi
- Alternaria alternata
- Cladosporium herbarum
- Aspergillus fumigatus
- Penicillium notatum
- Candida albicans
Insect Venoms
- Bee venom
- Wasp venom
When Should You Consider an Allergy Assessment?
Allergy-like symptoms can have different causes. A healthcare professional can review when your symptoms occur, what you were exposed to and whether allergy testing may help guide further assessment.
Possible Food-Related Symptoms
Symptoms that repeatedly occur after eating a particular food may warrant medical assessment. Do not deliberately re-expose yourself to a food that has caused a serious reaction.
Indoor or Outdoor Symptoms
Sneezing, a runny or itchy nose, itchy eyes or respiratory symptoms associated with certain environments may need assessment for possible environmental allergies.
Previous Reactions
If you have experienced hives, swelling or other suspected allergic reactions, discuss the event and possible triggers with a healthcare professional.
What to Expect From An Allergy Test
Your healthcare team can explain the available test, preparation requirements and how the results may be used in your assessment.
Discuss Your Symptoms
Share your symptoms, their timing, suspected triggers, medical history and any previous allergy test results.
Confirm the Test Panel
Ask which allergens are included, whether the test is performed using a blood sample and whether any preparation is needed.
Review the Results
A clinician should interpret the results in the context of your symptoms and exposure history and advise whether further assessment is needed.
What Are the Limitations of Allergy Testing?
A positive specific allergy result does not automatically confirm an allergy. It may indicate sensitisation to an allergen, but the result needs to be considered alongside symptoms and clinical history.
A negative result also does not rule out every possible allergic condition. The test only assesses the allergens included in the selected panel and may not identify the cause of all symptoms.
Do not remove multiple foods from your diet solely because of test results without discussing the findings with a qualified healthcare professional. Food intolerance and food allergy are different conditions and may require different approaches to assessment.
If you experience difficulty breathing, throat or tongue swelling, collapse or other signs of a severe allergic reaction, seek emergency medical care immediately rather than waiting for an allergy test.
Allergy Test in Johor Bahru: FAQs
Find answers to common questions about the 107-allergen panel, the testing process and how results are interpreted.
What is a 107-allergen test?
It is a panel described as covering 107 allergen types. The supplied list includes food allergens, dust mites, animal dander, pollens, moulds and other selected allergens. Ask the clinic or laboratory for the final panel list and the number of separately reported results.
What is the difference between an allergy test and a food intolerance test?
Allergy testing assesses IgE antibodies associated with selected allergens and may help evaluate suspected allergic sensitisation. Food intolerance can have other causes and is not diagnosed by a specific IgE panel alone. The appropriate assessment depends on your symptoms and medical history.
Can an IgE blood test identify food allergies?
Specific IgE testing may help assess sensitisation to selected foods. However, a positive result alone does not establish that eating the food causes an allergic reaction. A clinician will consider the result alongside your history and may recommend further evaluation.
Does this allergy panel cover environmental allergens?
The supplied list includes several environmental allergens, such as dust mites, animal dander, pollens from trees and grasses, weeds and selected moulds. Confirm the final panel with the clinic before booking.
Do I need to fast before an allergy blood test?
Fasting requirements depend on the tests being performed. Contact Southern Health Centre before your appointment to confirm preparation instructions for your selected panel.
Should I stop taking antihistamines before an allergy blood test?
Do not stop prescribed medication without medical advice. Blood specific IgE testing is different from skin-prick testing, which may be affected by antihistamines. Ask your healthcare provider whether any medication changes are necessary for your appointment.
Does a positive allergy test result mean I must avoid that food?
Not necessarily. A positive result may indicate sensitisation, but it does not by itself confirm a clinical food allergy. Discuss the result with a healthcare professional before making dietary changes. If you have previously had a serious reaction to a food, avoid re-exposure until you have received appropriate medical advice.
How much does an allergy test cost in Johor Bahru?
The price depends on the selected panel, laboratory method and services included. Contact Southern Health Centre for the current price, the exact allergen list and appointment availability.
Where can I enquire about allergy testing in Johor Bahru?
You can contact Southern Health Centre to ask about the specific IgE allergy test, its panel details, preparation requirements and appointment arrangements. Confirm the clinic's current address and operating hours before visiting.
Enquire About Allergy Testing in Johor Bahru
If you are considering a specific IgE allergy test, contact Southern Health Centre to confirm the 107-allergen panel, test method, price and appointment arrangements. Our team can provide information to help you understand the available testing options.
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