Papaya Allergy Test | Fruit Allergies in Bountiful, UT
Order Papaya Allergy Test | Fruit Allergies in Bountiful, UT
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Order Papaya Allergy Test | Fruit AllergiesA papaya allergy test measures the amount of IgE antibodies in the blood that react to papaya proteins. It is used when a person reports symptoms after eating or handling papaya and a clinician wants objective evidence to support or rule out a fruit allergy.
About Papaya Allergy Test | Fruit Allergies in Bountiful
Papaya allergy is uncommon but well documented, and it can present with symptoms ranging from mild oral itching to systemic reactions.
Papaya contains several proteins that can act as allergens. The best-known is papain, a cysteine protease used in meat tenderizers and some dietary supplements, which can sensitize people through both ingestion and inhalation. Other papaya proteins, including chymopapain and various lipid transfer proteins, have also been linked to reactions.
Symptoms of papaya allergy may include itching or tingling in the mouth, swelling of the lips, tongue, or throat, hives, abdominal discomfort, vomiting, or in more severe cases, difficulty breathing and a drop in blood pressure. Because papaya is related to other fruits in the Caricaceae family, some individuals react to multiple tropical fruits, and cross-reactivity with latex or with certain pollens is possible.
The test itself is a blood draw that quantifies papaya-specific IgE. Results are reported as a numeric value or class and must be interpreted alongside the clinical history, since a positive result does not always mean a person will react when eating papaya, and a negative result does not entirely exclude the possibility.
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Results for Papaya Allergy Test | Fruit Allergies in Bountiful are usually ready within 1-3 business days, according to LabTestDirectory.
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According to LabTestDirectory, Bountiful laboratories usually accept direct requests, but a few insurers expect a referral.
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