Allergy Garlic Fluorescence Assay Blood

Allergy Garlic Fluorescence Assay Blood is used to test the individual for any allergy towards garlic or products and foods which may contain garlic. Your doctor may suggest this test if he/she suspects that the cause of your allergic reaction may be due to garlic or products and foods which may contain garlic.

What is a Garlic allergy?

Garlic is a commonly used spice in any cuisine. The botanical name of garlic is Allium sativum. Garlic belongs to the Liliaceae family and is related to other members of the species which include onions, shallots, leek, chives, etc. and is used in both culinary and medical purposes. Few reports have been recorded in people regarding allergic reactions to garlic. Clinical reports have been recorded that if an individual is known to be allergic to onions then it is more likely that the individual is allergic to garlic as well and vice-versa, This type of phenomenon is called as cross-reactivity. Allergic reactions to garlic occur when the body of an individual accidentally interprets the proteins present in garlic as antigens/ foreign bodies and develop specific antibodies as a response. These antibodies respond whenever an individual is exposed to the proteins present in garlic.

Why this test is recommended?

This test may be recommended to you if you experience symptoms like severe itching, rashes, inflammation of the skin, runny or stuffy nose, difficulty in breathing, wheezing, mild fever, gastrointestinal upset like nausea, vomiting, stomach cramps, etc immediately or later after consuming garlic or products and foods which may contain garlic. This may also be recommended to evaluate the effectiveness of the treatment if you are diagnosed already.

Precautions:

In case of an allergic reaction, immediately contact the medical emergency. Inform your doctor if you know that you are allergic to certain foods or medicines. Your doctor may recommend you to carry an EpiPen (epinephrine injection) and suggest to avoid foods or medicines you are allergic to.

Positive results of this test indicate that an individual is allergic to garlic or products and foods which may contain garlic.

Negative results indicate that an individual is not allergic to garlic or products and foods which may contain garlic.

If your test results come out as positive, Your doctor might recommend you to avoid consuming garlic or products and foods which may contain garlic and please contact your doctor/health care provider with your results for further advice if any.