Allergy - Food (Vegetarian), EIA
Understanding Allergy - Food (Vegetarian), EIA
What is Allergy - Food (Vegetarian), EIA?
Allergy - Food (Vegetarian), EIA test is done in individuals with suspected allergies after consuming some vegetarian foods including vegetables like peas, brinjal, tomato, etc., nuts like almonds, walnut, etc., and starch foods like wheat, barley, rice, oat, etc. Allergies may occur because of certain proteins in these foods. This test identifies an allergy by measuring the total Immunoglobulin-E (IgE) antibodies in the blood, that are released by the immune system to protect the body against these allergy-causing foods (allergens). The allergic symptoms may include a runny nose, sneezing, coughing, itching, or swelling of the tongue, lips, or throat, diarrhea, stomach cramps, and vomiting. Medicines may be needed to manage the symptoms. However, the best treatment for an allergy is to avoid contact with or exposure to the allergen(s).
What is Allergy - Food (Vegetarian), EIA used for?
The allergy - food (vegetarian) test is done when a person shows signs and symptoms of allergies such as allergy on the skin like hives, dermatitis, and itching. One may also experience respiratory allergic reactions such as coughing, nasal congestion, sneezing, and other allergic reactions.
What does Allergy - Food (Vegetarian), EIA measure?
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Total IgE
A Total IgE test measures the amount of IgE (immunoglobulin E) in the blood. 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.
Normally, IgE is present in very small amounts in the blood. It belongs to a class of immunoglobulins that includes five types of immunoglobulins: IgA, IgG, IgM, IgD, and IgE. The rise in the production of IgE is seen in cases of response to allergens in asthma or certain parasitic infections. Other allergens can include plant pollen, latex, pet dander, mold, eggs, peanuts, bee venom, strawberries, and other allergens substances.
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Orange
Grapes
Lemon
Pea
Brinjal
Tomato
Carrot
Potato
Tamarind
Onion
Celery
Lettuce
Cabbage
Spinach
Mushroom
Cucumber
Cauliflower
Ladyfinger
Radish
Coriander
Bitter Guard
Beans
Chilly
Strawberry
Apple
Melon
Mango
Banana
Pear
Pumpkin
Hazelnut
Groundnut
Almond
Coconut
Walnut
Milk
Curd
Butter
Cheese
Ghee
Toor Dal
Chana Dal
Urad Dal
Moong Dal
Rajma Dal
Wheat
Barley
Maize
Rice
Cloves
Cinnamons
Garlic
Zinger
Rye
Oat
Elachi
Bajari
Poppy
Black Pepper
Salt
Sugar
Tea
Coffee
Vinegar
Yeast
Tobacco
Interpreting Allergy - Food (Vegetarian), EIA results
Interpretations
|
QUANTITATIVE RESULT IN kUA /L |
LEVEL OF ALLERGEN SPECIFIC ANTIBODY |
SYMPTOM RELATION |
|
<0.10 |
Undetectable |
Unlikely |
|
0.10 - 0.50 |
Very low |
Uncommon |
|
0.50 - 2.00 |
Low |
Low |
|
2.00 - 15.00 |
Moderate |
Common |
|
15.00 - 50.00 |
High |
High |
|
50.00 - 100.00 |
Very high |
Very high |
|
>100.00 |
Very high |
Very high |
1. High IgE levels are found in asthma, allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis, primary immunodeficiency, parasitic infections, inflammatory diseases and some cancers.
2. Low IgE levels may be seen in auto-immune disorders. Clinical Utility: • Helps in screening and detecting allergies.
3. Measures the overall quantity of immunoglobulin E in the blood, not the amount of a specific type.
4. Antigen-specific IgE is the next step to identify the responsible allergen.
Answers to Patient Concerns & Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Allergy - Food (Vegetarian), EIA
Frequently Asked Questions about Allergy - Food (Vegetarian), EIA
Q. How is the blood sample taken?
Q. Is there any risk associated with the withdrawal of blood sample procedure?
Q. Which reactions are not considered as allergic reactions?
Q. What is anaphylaxis and what are its signs and symptoms?
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