Fruit Panel IgG
Use
The Fruit Panel IgG test is used to detect immunoglobulin G antibodies specific to various fruit allergens. This testing can be useful in special clinical situations to help identify fruits that may be associated with food-related complaints, including allergic reactions. However, the presence of food-specific IgG antibodies alone cannot be taken as definitive evidence of a food allergy. It rather indicates immunologic sensitization to the tested fruit allergens. Clinical judgment and further evaluation are necessary to ascertain the clinical relevance of the detected antibodies.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Reference ranges for food-specific IgG tests have not been established, and the clinical utility of these tests remains undetermined. Results should not be used as standalone indicators of food allergies but as part of a broader diagnostic approach including patient history and other diagnostic tools. False positives or non-specific binding may occur, influencing the results.
Methodology
Immunoassay (FEIA)
Biomarkers
LOINC Codes
- 60349-8 - Apple IgG-mCnc
- 60350-6 - Apricot IgG-mCnc
- 60352-2 - Banana IgG-mCnc
- 58035-7 - Blueberry IgG-mCnc
- 63104-4 - Bog cranberry IgG-mCnc
- 60376-1 - Grape IgG-mCnc
- 60377-9 - Grapefruit IgG-mCnc
- 60381-1 - Lemon IgG-mCnc
- 51904-1 - Orange IgG-mCnc
- 63131-7 - Papaya IgG-mCnc
- 60390-2 - Peach IgG-mCnc
- 60391-0 - Pear IgG-mCnc
- 60394-4 - Pineapple IgG-mCnc
- 60395-1 - Plum IgG-mCnc
- 63083-0 - Raspberry IgG-mCnc
- 40835-1 - Strawberry IgG-mCnc
Result Turnaround Time
3-7 days
Related Documents
For more information, please review the documents below
Specimen
Serum
Volume
1.5 mL
Minimum Volume
1.5 mL
Container
Spin down and send 1.5 mL of serum refrigerated in a plastic vial.
Collection Instructions
Draw blood in a plain red-top tube(s), serum gel tube(s) is acceptable.
Causes for Rejection
Gross hemolysis, gross lipemia, gross icterus
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 7 days |
| Refrigerated | 28 days |
| Frozen | 365 days |
