Allergy - Apricot Test

For measuring the level of Allergic Skin Reaction on the skin, the Apricot Allergy test is performed. In case you are having Apricot Allergy, then your body will be responsive to dust, birch dust and different fruits that have same proteins, vitamin A, potassium and fiber. But in weak individuals, this nutritious fruit may cause hypersensitive. Facial swelling and redness, cough, skin rashes, hives, dermatitis, runny nose, red eyes, vomiting and diarrhea are some of the symptoms of Apricot Sensitivity. New and dried apricots can worsen your immune system if you have allergy to this fruit.

If you are taking medications or undergoing any medical treatment, then it is necessary to inform the doctor about the same before the test. The health care expert will suggest you some instructions that need to be carefully followed before and after undergoing the Apricot Allergy Radio Immunosorbent test. If you are not taking any medications, then there is no such special preparation required prior to the test. You can take your normal diet and work as per your routine.

Depending upon the report and range, the probability of allergic reaction can be further evaluated. If the range is traced between 0-0.10 (kU/L), then it signifies no allergy symptoms. In between 0.10-3.50 the level of allergy on the skin is moderate. If the range is found between 17.51-100 (kU/L) or more than 100, then the allergy level is too high. When the allergic level is too high, then it may cause life-threatening condition known as Anaphylaxis. In this state of condition, the patient must be immediately sent for emergency treatment. The normal anaphylactic reactions are low blood pressure, increase heartbeat and in most of the cases, the patient is unable to breathe also.

With the usage of advanced technology tool Radioimmunosorbent, the test is conducted on the skin. By inserting triggers into the skin and using a needle prick, the allergic reaction can be determined. It is a traditional way of testing the allergies. But with the advancement of technology, now blood tests are performed for allergy. For the blood test, the practitioner will clean your arm with an antiseptic spray. After applying the antiseptic over a particular area, a needle will be inserted in one of your veins for collecting the sample of blood. The collected sample is sent to the laboratory for the analysis and verification.