Tea (f222) IgE details
What Tea (f222) IgE shows
This test measures IgE antibodies specific to proteins from the tea plant (Camellia sinensis), the source of black, green and white tea. You can be exposed by drinking tea and, in some jobs, by breathing tea dust during processing or packing. Testing can help look into symptoms such as hives, itching or breathing trouble after contact with tea. A positive result shows sensitization, meaning your body has made IgE to tea proteins, not necessarily that they cause your symptoms. Reactions to tea can also have non-allergic causes, such as caffeine, so results are read against your symptoms and history.
Tests that include Tea (f222) IgE
This test measures the body's immune response to tea, helping to identify potential tea allergies. By analyzing a small serum sample, it can provide valuable information for individuals experiencing adverse reactions to tea.
- Tea (f222) IgE Measures IgE antibodies to tea leaf to check for allergic sensitization from drinking tea or from handling tea dust at work.
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