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Test Details

IgE Allergy, Mint Test

General Info:

Description:

Mint, a perennial herb, is known to show IgE-mediated reactions and extensive cross reactivity. Food allergy, cutaneous allergy, Stomatitis, cheilitis, glossitis, gingivitis, perioral dermatitis, occupational allergic dermatitis, menthol-induced asthma and immediate hypersensitivity are reported as part of allergic manifestation in sensitized individuals.  This test detects specific IgE antibodies involved in causing allergic reactions.
Important note: Minimum volume is 1 mL and 0.5 mL for every additional allergen.

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: 

Serum

Container Type: 

Gold

Volume: 

0.5 ml

Volume Unit: 

ml

Storage Condition:

02 - 08 °C

Sample Add-on Stability: 

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