Allergy & Autoimmune
Alpha-Gal Syndrome Test
A blood test designed to evaluate IgE antibodies associated with alpha-gal syndrome, sometimes called red meat allergy.
What is included?
About this test
A blood test designed to evaluate IgE antibodies associated with alpha-gal syndrome, sometimes called red meat allergy.
Alpha-gal syndrome can be associated with delayed allergic reactions after eating mammalian meat or exposure to mammalian-derived products. This test may be useful for patients with reactions such as hives, swelling, itching, gastrointestinal symptoms, or allergic-type symptoms occurring several hours after eating beef, pork, lamb, venison, or other mammalian meats.
Best for: suspected alpha-gal syndrome, delayed reactions after red meat, tick exposure history with new meat reactions, or patients wanting targeted alpha-gal IgE testing.
Important: Alpha-gal testing should be interpreted in clinical context. If you have severe allergic reactions, trouble breathing, throat swelling, or anaphylaxis symptoms, seek emergency care.
How it works
- Add this test or panel to your cart and complete checkout online.
- Rios Click Labs / Rios Healthcare reviews and processes your order.
- You receive collection instructions before going to Labcorp or coming to Rios Healthcare when available.
- Your results are returned through an approved communication method.
Lab testing does not replace emergency care, diagnosis, treatment, or ongoing medical management. If you have urgent symptoms or a medical emergency, seek prompt medical care.