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Allergy - Carrot Test

Allergy - Carrot Test

also known as: Allergy Carrot Enzyme Assay

Continued exposure to carrots after an allergic reaction can increase your risk of developing a serious reaction in the future. Talk with your doctor if you suspect a carrot allergy. He may recommend testing to see if you have other food allergies. Many people who are allergic to raw carrots may also be allergic to celery, pears, apples, kiwi, apricots, peaches, hazelnuts or almonds. Allergy Carrot test is performed on a sample of skin to measure the level of Allergic Skin Reaction in the skin. It is performed to confirm Carrot Allergy and also during the treatment and after the treatment of Carrot Allergy. In severe cases, the doctor may prescribe an epinephrine auto-injector device to carry with you. It contains a small dose of epinephrine, which can save your life if you have a serious reaction, allowing you time to seek medical attention.

No special preparation is needed for Allergy Carrot Enzyme Assay Skin. Inform your doctor if you are on any medications or have any underlying medical conditions or allergies before undergoing Allergy Carrot Enzyme Assay Skin. Your doctor depending on your condition will give specific instructions. The normal result for Allergy Carrot Enzyme Assay Skin for Allergic Skin Reaction is a wheal and flare reaction of at least 3mm indicates that the patient is allergic to the substance for Unisex gender and for all age groups.

If you have, or suspect you have, a carrot allergy, talk to your doctor. Many medications can help you manage or reduce your allergy symptoms. The best way to avoid symptoms is to avoid carrots and products that contain carrots. And it’s important that you read all product labels.

The best strategy for coping with a carrot allergy is to avoid raw carrots. If you have a child with food allergies, make his caregivers and teachers aware of them and monitor your child for signs of allergies to other foods as well. Consult your doctor before trying alternative treatments, such as acupuncture and herbal supplements. These methods have not been well tested and may not be effective or safe. Take an oral antihistamine if you have a mild reaction after eating carrots, such as itchy lips, but seek immediate medical attention if you are wheezing, having difficulty breathing or experiencing swelling. Allergy Carrot Enzyme Assay Skin is done using Enzyme Assay method on a Skin sample. This procedure involves a skin test where small amount of allergen is introduced into the patient’s skin.

Specimen
Serum
Volume
1ml
Container
One 8.5 mL red-top tube or one 8.5 mL gel-barrier tube
Type Gender Age-Group Value
Allergy - Carrot
UNISEX
All age groups
>100kU/l
Average price range of the test is approximately Rs.900 depending on the factors of city, quality and availablity.

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