Individual test · Labcorp 604506

Carmine Red Dye

This test measures the amount of specific IgE antibodies in your blood that react to Carmine Red Dye, a common coloring agent found in foods and cosmetics. It helps determine if your immune system treats this dye as a threat, which can explain symptoms like hives, swelling, or breathing trouble after eating red foods or using certain makeup. This testing helps distinguish a specific allergy to this dye from reactions to other ingredients or food additives. However, this test alone cannot diagnose an allergy or predict how severe a future reaction might be without a review of your medical history.