Banana Allergy Blood Test
The banana allergy blood test measures IgE antibodies in the blood and the level of an individual's reaction to bananas.
Methodology:
Thermo Fisher ImmunoCAP®
Preparation:
No special preparation required.
Test Results:
2-4 days. May take longer based on weather, holiday or lab delays.
Walk-In Lab is prohibited from selling LabCorp tests to residents in the following states:NY, NJ, RI, MA, MD
Preparation:
No special preparation required.
Test Results:
3-5 days. May take longer based on weather, holiday or lab delays.
Walk-In Lab is prohibited from selling Quest tests to residents in the following states:AZ, NY, NJ, RI
Bananas make the perfect snack or breakfast smoothie. Yet some people might be wise to stay away from consuming them. A banana allergy could be present at birth or developed later in life. People who are allergic to bananas could also be allergic to latex. This is due to a protein in latex also being found in some fruit and nuts; this includes bananas.
Depending on how severe your allergy is, you could see signs and symptoms soon after ingesting a banana. Possible symptoms include:
• Shortness of breath
• Sneezing and runny nose
• Hives
• Swelling or itching of the throat, lips, and tongue
• Vomiting, abdominal pain, or diarrhea
• Red, swollen, or itchy eyes
