Allergy Dates Radio Immunoabsorbent Skin
What is this test?
This test helps to find whether an individual is allergic to dates or not. In this test, a solution containing allergen dates is applied to the skin. Then the applied area of the skin is pricked with a lancet needle.
What is Dates allergy?
Dates allergy is a type of allergy in which an individual is allergic to dates and may suffer from symptoms such as tingling in the mouth, headache, low blood pressure, sleep disturbances, red and itchy eyes, watery eyes, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, difficulty in breathing, swelling of the throat, sneezing, skin rashes, hoarseness, runny nose, etc.
Mostly, dates allergy is of three 3 types and they are date fruit mold allergy, date fruit sulfite allergy, and date fruit pollen allergy. In severe allergic condition, an individual may suffer from life-threatening anaphylactic shock.
The immune system in the individuals who are allergic to dates will produce antibodies against the allergens that are present in the dates and they are mold and sulfites. These are responsible for allergic reactions.
Foods to be avoided: Individuals who are allergic to dates should avoid some alternatives to dates products and they are figs, prunes, raisins, lion dates, some raw fruits, food items containing dried date fruit sulfite and mold, etc.
Why this test is performed?
This test is performed to check whether an individual is allergic to dates or not. The doctor may ask you to undergo this test if you are suffering from symptoms such as runny nose, swelling of the throat, sneezing, sleep disturbances, tingling in the mouth, headache, low blood pressure, red and itchy eyes, watery eyes, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, difficulty in breathing, skin rashes, hoarseness, etc.
Precautions:
Some medications may change the test results and hence you are advised to inform all your current medications to the doctor prior to the test.
Test Preparation
Inform your doctor if you are on any medications, have any allergies or underlying medical conditions before your Allergy Dates Radio Immunoabsorbent Skin. Your doctor will give specific instructions depending on your condition on how to prepare for Allergy Dates Radio Immunoabsorbent Skin.
There are no specific preparations required for this test.
Understanding your test results
The test results may be different depending on gender, age, and health conditions. Inform your doctor if you have any other allergies.
If the test results are negative it may indicate that the individual is not allergic to dates.
In case the test results are positive it may indicate that the individual is allergic to dates.
| Gender | Age groups | Value |
| MALE | All age groups | A wheal and flare reaction of atleast 3mm indicates that the patient is allergic to the substance |
| FEMALE | All age groups | A wheal and flare reaction of atleast 3mm indicates that the patient is allergic to the substance |