IgE Allergy, Crab
Crab meat contains proteins and other ingredients which act as allergens known to induce type1 IgE hypersensitivity allergy on exposure through the oral route, inhalation, or direct contact manifesting with gastrointestinal symptoms, abdominal pain, vomiting, rhinitis, rhinoconjunctivitis, bronchial asthma, anaphylaxis, and atopy. Healthcare professionals utilize this diagnostic tool to ascertain patients’ allergenicity and provide guidance […]
IgE Allergy, Cow Dander
Cow hair and dander release surface debris and protein dust that are the primary sources of bovine respiratory allergens known to induce type1 IgE hypersensitivity on exposure through nasal inhalation manifesting with rhinitis, rhinoconjunctivitis, bronchial asthma, pneumonitis, anaphylaxis and atopic dermatitis. Healthcare professionals can directly assess allergy status by measuring IgE levels specific to these […]
IgE Allergy, Cottonwood
Cottonwood releases pollens in abundance that act as an allergen to induce type1 IgE hypersensitivity allergy on exposure through nasal inhalation manifesting with rhinitis, rhinoconjunctivitis, exacerbation of bronchial asthma, pneumonitis, anaphylaxis and atopic dermatitis. Healthcare professionals can directly assess allergy status by measuring IgE levels specific to these allergens, enabling effective immunotherapy. Important note: Minimum […]
IgE Allergy, Coffee
Coffee produces aromatic seeds that are powdered and consumed by people worldwide; contain cysteine-rich metallothioneins acting as an allergen known to induce type1 IgE hypersensitivity allergy on dust inhalation or ingestion causing rhinitis, rhinoconjunctivitis, gastrointestinal symptoms, asthma, anaphylaxis, and atopy. Healthcare professionals can directly determine the allergic status by measuring IgE sensitisation and facilitate effective […]
IgE Allergy, Cod
Codfish species produce a significant allergen in the form of muscle protein parvalbumin, known to induce type 1 IgE hypersensitivity allergy on exposure through the oral route. Allergic reactions include gastrointestinal symptoms, abdominal pain, bloating, vomiting, anaphylaxis, and atopic derma Important note: Minimum volume is 1 mL and 0.5 mL for every additional allergen.
IgE Allergy, Coconut
Commonly grown in tropical, subtropical, and coastal areas worldwide, coconuts produce pollens and nuts, primarily exposed through ingestion. Allergens induce type 1 IgE hypersensitivity allergy, elaborating histamine mediators manifesting as itchy urticaria, anaphylaxis, atopic dermatitis, and bronchial asthma. IgE estimation helps healthcare professionals diagnose, treat symptoms, and guide immunotherapy. Important note: Minimum volume is 1 […]
IgE Allergy, Cockroach
Cockroaches’ whole insects, including their saliva, skin debris, faeces, and eggs, act as a source of allergens that can form dust components and induce type 1 IgE hypersensitivity allergy on exposure through inhalation. Allergic reactions manifest as rhinitis, rhinoconjunctivitis, exacerbation of bronchial asthma, anaphylaxis, and atopic dermatitis. IgE estimation helps healthcare professionals diagnose, treat symptoms, […]
IgE Allergy, Cocklebur
Cocklebur plant flower produces Xan Ib and Xan VIa pollen as the important allergenic components known to induce Type1 IgE hypersensitivity allergy on exposure through inhalation or with direct contact manifesting with rhinitis, rhinoconjunctivitis, exacerbation of bronchial asthma, anaphylaxis, and atopic dermatitis. IgE estimation helps healthcare providers in diagnosis and guiding immunotherapy. Important note: Minimum […]
IgE Allergy, Clam
Clam is cultivated, frozen preserved commonly used for pasta sauce contains allergens such as tropomyosin known to induce Type1 IgE hypersensitivity. Upon consumption, inhalation, or contact with clams, sensitive people may experience several symptoms. The frequently observed manifestations include angioedema, vomiting, urticaria, skin rash, etc. IgE estimation helps healthcare professionals in diagnosis and guiding immunotherapy. […]
IgE Allergy, Chocolate
An ingredient in the chocolate product can trigger an allergic reaction. Chocolate can cause various cutaneous allergic reactions such as urticaria, eczema, and redness of ears. Systemic symptoms such as severe headache, nausea, and cramps too can occur. Healthcare professionals use this test to assess allergic status and guide allergen-specific immunotherapy. Important note: Minimum volume […]
