Pine Nut (f253) IgE details
What Pine Nut (f253) IgE shows
Pine nuts are the edible seeds of certain pine trees, used in pesto, salads, baking and many Mediterranean dishes. This test measures IgE antibodies specific to pine nut proteins in your blood to check for allergic sensitization. A positive result can help explain reactions such as hives, swelling, digestive symptoms or breathing problems after eating them, and pine nut reactions can sometimes be severe. Pine nut allergy is distinct from allergy to pine tree pollen. A positive result shows sensitization, not necessarily a true allergy, so it needs to be read alongside your symptoms and history.
Tests that include Pine Nut (f253) IgE
This test checks for allergic reactions to pine nuts by measuring the IgE antibodies in your serum. It's crucial for individuals who suspect they might have a pine nut allergy, which can lead to symptoms like itching, swelling, and in severe cases, anaphylaxis.
- Pine Nut (f253) IgE Measures IgE antibodies to pine nuts, a seed food allergen, to check whether your immune system is sensitized to them.
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