Avocado, IgE, Serum

Use

This test is useful for establishing a diagnosis of an allergy to avocados by detecting specific IgE antibodies. It helps define the allergen responsible for eliciting signs and symptoms, and is useful for identifying allergens responsible for allergic responses or anaphylactic episodes. Testing can confirm sensitization prior to commencement of immunotherapy and investigate the specificity of allergic reactions to various allergens including insect venom, drugs, or chemicals. However, it is not useful for determining residual clinical sensitivity post-immunotherapy treatment or when identification of allergen specificity isn't critical for medical management.