Nuts and Seeds Allergy Test
Do you suffer from allergies, which develop quickly after being exposed to nuts or seeds? Our nuts and seeds home allergy test kit can check if you have an allergy to Almonds, Brazil nuts, Cashew, Hazelnut, Macadamia nut, Peanut, Pecan, Pine nut, Pistachio, Poppy seed, Pumpkin seed, Sesame seed, Sunflower seed and Walnut.


MEDICAL INFORMATION
Nuts and Seeds Allergy Test Key Facts
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.
Service Guide
Everything You Need to Know About Home Health Testing
What is the Home Health Testing Service and how does it work?
Blood tests are a convenient way for you to investigate your health concerns. NowPatient’s Home Health Testing allows you to test hundreds of different biomarkers which can help confirm if your health concerns are valid or simply give you peace of mind that you are in good health.
See the video below to learn about how the service works:
What is a biomarker?
A biomarker, or biological marker, is something that can be measured to provide information about an individual’s health or the presence of disease. In the NowPatient Home Health Tests, biomarkers are used to identify normal or abnormal processes in the body, detect illnesses, monitor how a disease is progressing, or determine how well a treatment is working.
The Importance of Biomarkers include:
- Enable early detection of diseases
- Assist in selecting the right treatments
- Help monitor recovery or treatment success
- Provide a picture of overall or specific health status
What Health Tests does NowPatient offer in the UK?
NowPatient offers the following Home Health Tests for UK customers:
- Kidney Function test
- Liver Function test
- Vitamin D test
- Testosterone test
- Cholesterol test
- Diabetes test
- Syphilis test
- Chlamydia and Gonorrhoea test
- Ovarian Cancer (CA 125) test
- HIV test
- 7 in 1 STI test
- Nuts and seeds allergy test
- Food allergy test
- Milk and Milk proteins allergy test
- Shellfish allergy test
- Atopic Dermatitis/Eczema Profile test
- Allergic Rhinitis/Asthma Profile test
What Health Tests does NowPatient offer in the US?
NowPatient offers the following Home Health Tests for US customers:
- 2 Panel STI test
- 6 Panel STI test
- 10 Panel STI test
- Testosterone test
- Men’s Panel hormone test
- Women’s Panel test
Is this a safe service?
Yes. For UK users, our laboratory operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and is the UK’s largest diagnostic laboratory service which is UKAS and ISO-certified.
For US users, our American laboratory is CLIA-certified and registered with the Pennsylvania Department of Health.
Our telehealth clinicians review your test results and schedule a live virtual consultation to explain the findings. After the discussion, the results are made available in your account for viewing or download, so you can easily share them with your doctor.
Are Home Health Testing kits reliable?
Yes. Our UK kits are certified by UKAS and CE-marked. Our US kits are CLIA-certified and registered with the Pennsylvania Department of Health
- Test kits have an outer seal design, with the product and regulatory information and a tamper-proof seal
- UK Test kits are registered with the Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) for distribution in the UK only
- US Test kits are registered with the Pennsylvania Department of Health
- Test kits are available in multi-language translations
- Each test kit contains a warnings and precautions section with detailed information for the healthcare organisation and yourself as the patient
- Video instructions supporting the specific sample collection are provided with each Self-Collect kit. Videos are designed to emphasise the important steps associated with capillary blood sampling and do not supersede or replace the specific end-user instructions provided with each kit
Is the service available in the United States and the United Kingdom?
Yes. This service is available in the United Kingdom and the United States.
Do I need to pay for this service?
Yes, this is currently a private service. However, in the UK, this may change and may be funded by the NHS, in the future. In the US, it may be possible it is covered by insurance, but this depends on your health plan.
How do I use the NowPatient Home Health Testing Service?
Navigate to the Home Health Testing Service Card which can be found in the ‘Private Care’ section of the account homepage.
Choose ‘View Tests’ from the Options Menu on the Home Health Testing Service Card. You can now start by entering the name of the test you’re interested in using the search box.
Or, browse the full range of tests available from NowPatient. To learn more about a specific test and its benefits, click ‘View Test’.
Once you’ve made your choice, click ‘Add to Cart’ to proceed.
Follow the steps below to complete your purchase:
What Happens Next:
- Home Test Kit Delivery
Your Home Health Testing Kit will be delivered to your home or preferred address. - Collect Your Sample
Follow the step-by-step instructions included in the kit to collect your sample. - Return Your Sample
Use the prepaid return packaging provided to send your sample back to our laboratory. - Processing & Notification
Once your sample has been analysed, you’ll receive a notification letting you know your results are ready. - Book Your Consultation
Schedule an appointment with one of our licensed clinicians to review your results. Follow the instructions below to book:How to Book a Consultation With NowPatient - View Your Results
After your consultation, your results will be available in the ‘Reports & Letters’ section on the account homepage.
How do I return the sample to your laboratory?
We supply you with a return system package. Use this to send back the sample. Samples are fully tracked and can be posted from any Royal Mail post box, for UK customers, or USPS, for US customers.
How long does it take to get the test results back?
Test results can take up to 10 working days to process from the day we receive your sample back.
What happens during the consultation?
Here’s how the virtual consultation will generally go:
- Introduction & Verification
The clinician will begin by introducing themselves and confirming your identity to ensure privacy and confidentiality. - Review of Test Results
They will walk you through your test results, explaining what each value means in simple, understandable terms.For example, if your cholesterol is high, they’ll explain how that might affect your health. - Personalized Interpretation
The clinician will consider your health history, lifestyle, and any symptoms you report to provide context. This helps them give a more accurate, personalised interpretation of your results. - Health Advice & Recommendations
Based on your results, the clinician may offer advice such as lifestyle changes, dietary suggestions, or recommend further testing or follow-up care.If the results indicate something that needs medical attention, they may advise you to consult your doctor or specialist. - Answering Your Questions
You’ll have time to ask questions or discuss any concerns. The goal is to make sure you understand your health status and next steps clearly. - Next Steps & Support
After the consultation, your results and a summary of the discussion will be made available in the ‘Reports & Letters’ section on your account homepage.
Are my results confidential?
Yes, we follow strict General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) which came into force in May 2018. This places legal requirements on ourselves to ensure your personal data is managed securely with utmost confidentiality. Records are maintained of the processing that is carried out and reported when breaches of the regulation do occur. Our platform is also HIPAA compliant which means we are able to handle PHI (Personal Health Information) securely.
Are you able to prescribe a treatment plan, if my results indicate I need treatment?
For UK users, our prescribing clinicians may be able to provide a private treatment plan, subject to their clinical judgment. Unfortunately, we do not operate a service where you can request a certain medication.
What are the limitations of the Home Health Testing service?
All test kits have a certain level of inaccuracy, therefore results can only be taken as estimates. It should be noted that all tests are performed in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and test performance is regularly monitored through internal and external quality control for test result interpretation.
We do not recommend sending samples back between Friday noon and Monday morning due to delays.
Are there any concerns or risks I need to be aware of?
Tests cannot be performed if samples fall short of the quality, volume, or other eligibility criteria. In these cases, the laboratory may need to reject the samples, and not carry out processing. Sometimes the laboratory is able to rectify a situation and although turnaround times may be affected, it avoids having to arrange for samples to be taken again.
Tests cannot be performed if:
- incorrect sample types are received
- samples are received unprotected from light when they are required to be covered at the point of venepuncture
- samples are received in incorrect containers
- no sample received
- samples mislabelled, unlabelled, or with no forms, or no clinical information
- samples are broken or have leaked in transit
- samples are contaminated (e.g. being in the same bag as a leaking sample)
- sample stability time has been exceeded (stability time is test dependent, and also refers to tests that can only be carried out on certain days of the week)
- samples are received in expired tubes
- the laboratory will not accept samples packaged with needles of any kind