Description:
IgG Spices allergy test evaluates serum levels of IgG and total IgE antibodies for 24 frequently used culinary herbs and spices. Using ELISA technology to evaluate the serum levels, this allergy test is ideal for patients with suspected allergic reactions to spices and herbs.
Overview
Tests for:
Spice related immune intolerance
Symptoms and conditions:
IgG-Mediated Allergies
- Delayed onset (4-72 hours) of allergy symptoms
- Circulating half-life of 21 days
- Temporary allergies
- Stimulates histamine release and activates complement
- Includes foods, herbs & spices
IgE-Mediated Allergies
- Immediate onset of allergy symptoms
- Circulating half-life of 1-2 days
- Permanent allergies
- Stimulates histamine release
- Includes foods, inhalants & molds
Analytes measured:
- Allspice - IgG
- Basil - IgG
- Bay leaf - IgG
- Black Pepper - IgG
- Cayenne Pepper - IgG
- Cinnamon - IgG
- Cloves - IgG
- Cumin - IgG
- Curry - IgG
- Dill - IgG
- Fennel seed - IgG
- Ginger - IgG
- Horseradish - IgG
- Marjoram - IgG
- Mustard - IgG
- Nutmeg - IgG
- Oregano - IgG
- Paprika - IgG
- Parsley - IgG
- Peppermint - IgG
- Rosemary - IgG
- Sage - IgG
- Thyme - IgG
- Total IgE
- Vanilla - IgG
Method:
ELISA
Practical
Test type:
Immune System: Allergy, Food intolerance, IgG reactions
Sample required:
Serum in transfer tube (frozen)
Average processing time:
10-14 days