Allergy - Common Food Panel, ImmunoCAP
Understanding Allergy - Common Food Panel, ImmunoCAP
What is Allergy - Common Food Panel, ImmunoCAP?
An Allergy - Common Food Panel, ImmunoCAP is customized to identify potential allergic reactions to a range of common food items. Food allergies occur when your immune system overreacts to particular food components and produces allergy symptoms that range from mild (rashes, hives, itching, swelling) to severe (difficulty breathing, loss of consciousness). An Allergy - Common Food Panel, ImmunoCAP is a specialized allergy test that evaluates your Total IgE (antibodies produced by the immune system in response to allergens) as well as specific IgE against 15 common food allergens using the ImmunoCAP technique. Detecting the specific food allergens that trigger allergic reactions can help manage symptoms and prevent serious complications. Based on the test results doctors can also recommend effective treatment options to manage your condition. No fasting is required for this panel. You can eat and drink normally as per your routine.
What does Allergy - Common Food Panel, ImmunoCAP measure?
Contains 16 testsWheat ( Gehon / Triticum aestivum)
Egg White (Anda)
Soyabean
fish
Peanut (Moongfali / Arachis hypogaea)
Orange
Peach
Apple
Banana
Chicken
Rice
Chick Pea
Lentils
Shrimp
Total IgE
Immunoglobulins are antibodies (proteins) produced by plasma cells (specific immune cells) when the body recognizes bacteria, viruses, other microorganisms, or any other unknown substances as harmful foreign antigens (allergy-causing substances or allergens) to the immune system. There are five types of immunoglobulins: IgA, IgG, IgM, IgD, and IgE.
Unlike other antibodies, IgE is primarily associated with immune responses to allergenic substances, such as plant pollen, latex, pet dander, mold, eggs, peanuts, bee venom, and strawberries. Typically, IgE is present in tiny amounts in the blood. When the immune system encounters an allergen, it triggers the production of IgE antibodies. A Total IgE test measures the concentration of these IgE antibodies in the blood, providing insights into the presence and severity of allergies.
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Cows Milk (Doodh)
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