Description
Why It’s Done:
• To diagnose an allergy to egg white in individuals experiencing symptoms such as hives, swelling, digestive issues, respiratory problems, or anaphylaxis after consuming eggs or egg-containing products.
• To differentiate between egg white allergy and other food allergies.
• To guide dietary recommendations and allergy management plans.
• To monitor allergy progression or tolerance development over time.
Preparation:
• No fasting required.
• No special preparation needed.
• Continue your usual medications unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.
• Inform your doctor of any allergic symptoms you’ve had after eating eggs or related products.
