Pineapple (f210) IgG4 details
What Pineapple (f210) IgG4 shows
This test measures IgG4 antibodies to pineapple proteins in your blood. IgG4 is a type of antibody the body commonly makes in response to foods you eat regularly, so a detectable level mainly reflects exposure to pineapple and the immune system's tolerance of it. Some people use food IgG4 results when exploring food-related symptoms, but their link to symptoms is debated, and major allergy organizations do not recommend them for diagnosing food allergy or intolerance. A higher result does not mean pineapple is causing your symptoms. This test is different from IgE testing, which looks for allergic sensitization.
Tests that include Pineapple (f210) IgG4
This panel tests for specific IgG4 antibodies to 9 foods.
- Broccoli (f260) IgG4 Measures IgG4 antibodies to broccoli as part of a food panel; food IgG4 mainly reflects exposure, and its link to symptoms is debated.
- Grape (f259) IgG Measures IgG antibodies to grape, reported on a food IgG4 panel, as a marker of dietary exposure whose link to symptoms is debated.
- Green Bean (f315) IgG4 Measures IgG4 antibodies to green beans, a marker of dietary exposure to this vegetable whose link to food-related symptoms is debated.
- Onion (f48) IgG4 Measures IgG4 antibodies to onion, which mainly reflect that you have eaten this food; their link to food-related symptoms is debated.
- Pineapple (f210) IgG4 Measures IgG4 antibodies to pineapple, which reflect your immune system's exposure to this fruit; their link to food symptoms is debated.
- Shrimp (f24) IgG4 Measures IgG4 antibodies to shrimp, which reflect your immune system's exposure to this shellfish; their link to food symptoms is debated.
- Sugar Beet Seed (Beta Vulgaris) IgG4 Measures IgG4 antibodies to sugar beet, a source of table sugar and fibre, which mainly reflect dietary exposure; their link to symptoms is debated.
- Tuna (f40) IgG4 Measures IgG4 antibodies to tuna, which mainly reflect how often you eat it; their link to food-related symptoms is debated.
- Turkey IgG4 Measures IgG4 antibodies to turkey meat, which mainly reflect how often you eat it; their link to food-related symptoms is debated.
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