9284. Allergen. Extract. Peanut (groundnuts, f13), IgE antibodies
Description
Peanuts are classified as hidden allergens. Among all legumes, it has the most allergenic properties and can cause life-threatening allergic reactions, allergic shock, angioedema, urticaria, exacerbation of respiratory allergies, and atopic dermatitis. Heat treatment enhances the allergenic properties of peanuts. Unlike allergies to other food allergens, only 20% of children develop tolerance to peanuts, and the rest persists into adulthood.
When and who needs the test?
Recommended for examining children with atopic dermatitis, urticaria, angioedema, bronchial asthma, allergic rhinitis / conjunctivitis, gastrointestinal disorders, anaphylactic shock and other manifestations of allergic diseases, with suspected peanut sensitization.
Biological material
- Venous blood
Preparing for a blood test
In order to exclude factors that may affect the test results, we recommend to follow the preparation rules:
- an important condition for laboratory tests is to take blood on an empty stomach.
- 6-12 hours before the test, you should avoid eating, drinking alcohol, smoking, and limit physical activity. Drinking...
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