Allergy - Non-vegetarian Panel, ImmunoCAP near me in Chandigarh
Understanding Allergy - Non-vegetarian Panel, ImmunoCAP in Chandigarh
What is Allergy - Non-vegetarian Panel, ImmunoCAP in Chandigarh?
This package detect allergies against various non-vegetarian foods. If after eating non-vegetarian foods, you have feeling of nausea or running nose, it can be a symptom of allergy. Our immune system produces antibodies IgE which are responsible for these symptoms. This test also looks for IgE antibodies which are useful to establish the diagnosis of an allergic reaction along with defining the responsible allergen.
What does Allergy - Non-vegetarian Panel, ImmunoCAP measure?
Contains 11 testsTotal IgE
A Total IgE test measures the amount of IgE (immunoglobulin E) in the blood. Immunoglobulins are antibodies (proteins) produced by plasma cells (specific immune cells) when the body recognizes bacteria, viruses, other microorganisms, or any other unknown substances as harmful foreign antigens (allergy-causing substances or allergens) to the immune system.
Normally, IgE is present in very small amounts in the blood. It belongs to a class of immunoglobulins that includes five types of immunoglobulins: IgA, IgG, IgM, IgD, and IgE. The rise in the production of IgE is seen in cases of response to allergens in asthma or certain parasitic infections. Other allergens can include plant pollen, latex, pet dander, mold, eggs, peanuts, bee venom, strawberries, and other allergens substances.
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