Health package · 2 tests
Allergy Screening Package (IgE and CBC)
Allergy screen
- 2 tests
- Blood sample
- Fasting needed
- Report within 24 hours
- Home collection
What this package is for
Allergy screen
This is a simple two-test panel for a first look at allergy. Total IgE measures the overall level of the antibody that drives allergic reactions, and a complete blood count includes the share of eosinophils, white cells that often increase in allergy. It helps your doctor judge whether symptoms are likely to be allergic before deciding on further testing.
Who this package is for
- You have seasonal or year-round sneezing and nasal symptoms
- Your skin is often itchy or dry, or breaks out in hives
- Your child has eczema, wheeze or other signs of an allergic tendency (atopy)
- Your doctor wants a simple first test before considering specific allergy tests
How to prepare
Fasting: Needed; you are told how long to fast when you book, and plain water is fine.
Fasting is needed before this sample; you are told how long to fast when you book, and plain water is allowed. Keep taking your usual medicines, including antihistamines and inhalers, unless your doctor tells you otherwise. Let your doctor know if you have recently taken steroid tablets.
At home
- Sample
- Blood sample
- How it works
- Book a morning slot so the sample can be taken before you eat. The collector draws a small amount of blood from a vein in your arm, which takes a few minutes, and both tests are run on it. For a young child, a parent can hold them comfortably during the draw.
- Report
- Within 24 hours of collection.
What the results can mean
A high total IgE together with raised eosinophils suggests an allergic tendency, such as allergic rhinitis, eczema or allergic asthma. Worm infections and some skin and immune conditions can raise the same markers, and some people with real allergies have a normal total IgE. This panel does not show which substance you react to. Your doctor will interpret the results in the light of your symptoms and history.
What's included
2 tests in this package:
Related packages and tests
- Total IgE (Immunoglobulin E)Immunoglobulin E (IgE) is a type of antibody that the immune system makes in allergic reactions and in response to some parasite infections, such as worms.
- Complete Blood Count (CBC)A complete blood count looks at the three main types of cells in your blood: red blood cells, which carry oxygen; white blood cells, which fight infection; and platelets, which help blood to clot.
- Total Circulating Eosinophil CountEosinophils are a type of white blood cell involved in allergic reactions and in fighting some parasites, such as intestinal worms.
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Questions people ask
What is atopy?
Atopy is an inherited tendency to develop allergic conditions such as eczema, hay fever and allergic asthma. People with atopy often have a higher total IgE.
How is this panel different from the allergy screen?
This panel includes total IgE and a blood count. The allergy screen package also adds a separate total circulating eosinophil count, which gives a more exact eosinophil figure.
Can a normal IgE rule out allergy?
No. Some people with clear allergic reactions to a specific food, insect sting or medicine have a normal total IgE. If your symptoms suggest a particular trigger, your doctor may order specific IgE tests.
Is this test suitable for children?
Yes. Total IgE and blood counts are often used in children with eczema, wheeze or recurring nasal symptoms, and children's results are compared with ranges for their age.
How much does a Allergy screening (IgE and CBC) package cost in Dhaka?
With Mukti Health the price is ৳1,150, and the sample is collected at your home in Dhaka. You see the price again before you confirm the booking in the Mukti Health app.
Can I do the Allergy screening (IgE and CBC) package at home in Dhaka?
Yes. Book it in the Mukti Health app and a trained sample collector comes to your home in Dhaka to take the blood sample. You do not need to go to a laboratory.
How long does the Allergy screening (IgE and CBC) report take?
The report is usually ready within 24 hours of the sample being collected.