This test measures total tryptase (alpha and beta tryptase). Tryptase is the most abundant protein component of human mast cell secretory granules. Serum levels generally reflect the extent of mast cell activation either by IgE- or non-IgE-mediated mechanisms.
Tryptase measures mast cell activation in your body. Elevated levels can indicate allergic reactions, mast cell disorders, or systemic inflammation, helping clinicians identify why you might experience symptoms like hives, swelling, or anaphylaxis.
When elevated: Elevated tryptase can indicate a mast cell disorder (such as mastocytosis), a severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis), or other conditions involving mast cell activation. Levels may also rise temporarily during acute allergic episodes or certain inflammatory states. When low: Low tryptase levels are not clinically significant and do not indicate disease. Tryptase is primarily useful when elevated; a normal or low result generally rules out mast cell disorders.
Not especially athlete-specific. However, intense exercise can trigger mast cell degranulation in some individuals, potentially causing exercise-induced anaphylaxis or urticaria. Tracking tryptase may help athletes with suspected exercise-related allergic symptoms identify whether mast cell activation is contributing to performance issues or post-workout reactions.
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3 days (up to 9 days)
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This test measures total tryptase (alpha and beta tryptase). Tryptase is the most abundant protein component of human mast cell secretory granules. Serum levels generally reflect the extent of mast cell activation either by IgE- or non-IgE-mediated mechanisms.
Tryptase measures mast cell activation in your body. Elevated levels can indicate allergic reactions, mast cell disorders, or systemic inflammation, helping clinicians identify why you might experience symptoms like hives, swelling, or anaphylaxis.
When elevated: Elevated tryptase can indicate a mast cell disorder (such as mastocytosis), a severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis), or other conditions involving mast cell activation. Levels may also rise temporarily during acute allergic episodes or certain inflammatory states.
The Tryptase test starts at $55.00 at Labcorp or Quest. No doctor's visit and no insurance needed; we do not bill insurance. Fitomics Insider members pay from $49.97.
Results for the Tryptase test are typically ready about 3 days after your draw, and up to 9 days for some samples. Your results land in your Insider portal.
No. When you order the Tryptase test from Fitomics Research Labs, a licensed physician in our 50-state network reviews and signs your requisition after checkout, and it lands in your portal and inbox. Then visit any Labcorp, Quest, or BioReference patient service center for your draw; results post to your Insider portal.
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