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This test is ideal if you're experiencing unexplained digestive issues like bloating, diarrhea, or stomach cramps after eating sheep milk products like feta or pecorino cheese. It can also help identify if sheep milk is triggering skin reactions such as hives, eczema, or itching. Many people use this test when they suspect sheep milk might be causing allergic symptoms but want concrete answers.
This test measures your body's IgE antibody response specifically to sheep milk proteins. IgE antibodies are immune system proteins that trigger allergic reactions, and elevated levels indicate your body has become sensitized to sheep milk. This measurement helps identify whether sheep milk is the culprit behind your symptoms and guides decisions about dietary changes and allergen avoidance.
You'll receive detailed doctor notes in simple language explaining what your IgE antibody levels mean and whether you're sensitized to sheep milk. These notes include personalized recommendations like dietary modifications, cross-reactivity warnings with other dairy products, or when to consider consulting an allergist. You'll also get the standard lab report and can track your IgE levels over time using our trends feature, which is especially helpful if you're eliminating foods and retesting.
What this means
Your IgE antibody level to sheep milk is positive, indicating your immune system has been sensitized to sheep milk proteins. This means you may experience allergic reactions when consuming sheep milk products like feta, pecorino, or manchego cheese, though the severity can vary from person to person.
Recommended actions
Eliminate all sheep milk products from your diet including feta, pecorino, manchego, and roquefort cheeses
Read food labels carefully as sheep milk can appear in specialty Mediterranean dishes and artisan cheeses
Consider consulting an allergist to discuss cross-reactivity with cow and goat milk
Keep antihistamines available for accidental exposure and retest in 1-2 years to monitor changes