Sesame Seed Allergy (IgE)
A common seed in breads, tahini, and hummus, and an increasingly recognized food-allergy trigger.
Consider this test if:
- Hives, swelling, vomiting, or breathing trouble after eating sesame-containing foods
- A prior reaction to tahini, hummus, halva, or sesame-topped breads
- Clarifying a suspected sesame allergy alongside your symptom history
- Building an allergen profile when you already manage other food allergies
- HSA/FSA eligible
- Results delivered to your dashboard · Reviewed by a real clinician
- Drawn at a CLIA/CAP-accredited lab near you ·
Pre-test considerations
No fasting required, and timing does not matter. Antihistamines and other allergy medications do not interfere with blood IgE testing, so there is no need to stop them. Bring details of any past reactions, since the result is interpreted against your exposure and symptom history.
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What this test is for
Sesame is a seed found in breads, baked goods, tahini, hummus, and many processed and ethnic dishes, and it can cause reactions ranging from hives and swelling to anaphylaxis. This test measures IgE antibodies to sesame, the antibody class that drives immediate allergic reactions. A positive result means sensitization, not a confirmed allergy: a true allergy requires symptoms that track with exposure, so the result is read against your reaction history. Sesame is one of the major recognized food allergens, and reactions can be severe, which makes accurate identification useful for label-reading and avoidance.
Biomarkers tested
Includes 2 biomarkers
This test detects IgE antibodies your immune system has built specifically against sesame proteins. When mast cells carrying sesame-specific IgE meet sesame again, they release histamine and trigger the hives, swelling, stomach upset, or anaphylaxis of a true food allergy. It's worth checking if you've had a reaction after eating sesame (tahini, hummus, sesame oil, buns) or want to confirm a suspected allergy before an elimination trial or reintroduction.
- Specimen
- Serum
- Method
- Allergen-specific IgE
- Measures
- Presence / threshold
- Specimen
- Serum
- Measures
- Concentration
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When will I get my results?
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