Nuts and seeds allergy test

Nuts and seeds allergy test kits: How do they work?

Immunoglobulins and antibodies normally help your immune system fight against bacteria and viruses. In some people, however, the immune system may overreact to normally harmless allergens, such as food, and produce immunoglobulin E (IgE), causing irritation to the nose, lungs, throat and skin. This specific IgE antibody test will provide results for your total IgE as well as for 14 common nuts and seeds which may cause IgE related allergies.

Choosing the best nuts and seeds allergy test kit for home use

The best nuts and seeds allergy test is a blood test to measure the amount of specific IgE antibodies the immune system has released in response to nut proteins. Allergy blood tests are safe for use in infants, children and adults. The blood sample is sent to our lab to be tested. Your results will be available 2 days after they have been received by our lab.

Understanding results from a nuts and seeds allergy health test kit

This allergy profile test kit includes checks for Almond, Brazil nut, Cashew, Hazelnut, Macadamia nut, Peanut, Pecan, Pine nut, Pistachio, Poppy seed, Pumpkin seed, Sesame seed, Sunflower seed, and Walnut.

Do you need a nuts and seeds allergy test kit?

The nuts and seeds Allergy test is used for an initial investigation if you have symptoms of IgE-allergies, such as hives, swelling of your lips or face, vomiting, or redness of the skin, which develops quickly after being exposed to a nut or seed.

Benefits of using at-home nuts and seeds allergy test kits

At home Allergy test kits can help you gain a diagnosis quickly and discreetly, they are convenient, easy to use and are readily available online.

Frequently asked questions about nuts and seeds allergy tests

How does a nuts and seeds allergy health test kit work?

This nuts and seeds allergy health test will check for allergies to specific allergens. This food allergy test will provide blood test results for your total IgE as well as for 14 common nuts and seeds which may cause IgE related allergies.

Can an at-home test kit accurately diagnose a nuts and seeds allergy?

At-home test kits for nuts and seeds have limited accuracy. 50–60% of positive results will identify proteins that are not actually causing an allergic reaction.

What should I do if my test kit indicates a nut or seed allergy?

If your kit indicates a nut or seed allergy, speak to your healthcare provider and avoid foods that contain the allergen, also:

• Read food labels
• Check ingredients when eating out, and keep allergy medication such as antihistamines with you
• If you are at risk of a severe allergic reaction, carry an EpiPen (epinephrine pen), to treat anaphylaxis
• Be aware of your allergy symptoms, such as sudden swelling of the lips, mouth, throat, or tongue, fast or laboured breathing, tightness in the chest or throat, sudden drowsiness, dizziness or fainting

Which nuts and seeds are usually tested in these kits?

Total IgE with individual IgE allergens for Almond, Brazil nut, Cashew, Hazelnut, Macadamia nut, Peanut, Pecan, Pine nut, Pistachio, Poppy seed, Pumpkin seed, Sesame seed, Sunflower seed, and Walnut.