Examinations
Examinations
This test evaluates the level of specific immunoglobulin E (IgE) to apples. It is used to identify apple allergies and predict the effectiveness of allergen-specific immunotherapy (ASIT).
- The test can be taken 2 hours after the last meal.
- Do not smoke for 3 hours before the test.
- Avoid physical and emotional stress for 1 hour before the test.
- Swelling of the mucous membrane in the throat
- Runny nose
- Watery eyes
- Fever
- Elevated levels indicate that the condition has an allergic origin, and apples may be a potential allergen.
- Normal levels suggest no detectable IgE-mediated apple allergy, but other forms of allergic reactions may still be possible if symptoms persist.