Lettuce (f215) IgE details
What Lettuce (f215) IgE shows
Lettuce is a leafy vegetable eaten raw in salads and sandwiches. This test measures IgE antibodies specific to lettuce proteins to check for allergic sensitization. A positive result can help explain symptoms such as itching in the mouth, hives, or stomach upset after eating lettuce, or skin reactions in people who handle it regularly at work. Lettuce contains a lipid transfer protein that resembles proteins in other plant foods and pollens, so sensitization can reflect cross-reactivity, for example with peach or some pollens. A positive result shows sensitization, not necessarily allergy, so it is read alongside your symptoms and history of reactions.
Tests that include Lettuce (f215) IgE
This test measures the body's immune response to lettuce, helping to identify potential lettuce allergies. By analyzing a small serum sample, healthcare providers can understand if an individual's immune system reacts unusually to lettuce, indicating an allergy.
- Lettuce (f215) IgE Measures IgE antibodies to lettuce to check for allergic sensitization that may explain reactions after eating or handling lettuce.
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