Allergy Walnut Fluorescence Assay Blood

This test is used to detect the presence of immunoglobulin E (IgE) antibodies against the Walnut in the blood. This test helps to know the immune response of the body towards the Walnut.

What is Walnut and its benefits?

Walnuts are round and single-seeded fruits. They provide proteins, fiber, healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals. The most common variety of walnut is English walnut. It has antioxidant properties along with anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties. Walnut helps in reducing the LDL cholesterol levels in the blood. It has omega-3 fat that helps to reduce heart disease.

Consumption of walnut nourishes the good bacteria lives in the gut and promotes good health. It also helps to control appetite and hunger. Walnut helps in controlling type-2 diabetes and lowering the blood pressure. It is also good for better brain function and supports male reproductive health.

What is Walnut allergy?

Walnut allergy is a type of allergy in which an individual is allergic to the walnut and may suffer from symptoms such as abdominal pain and cramps, shortness of breath, wheezing, cough, vomiting, nausea, swelling of face and throat, low blood pressure, dizziness, itching of mouth, eyes, throat, and skin, nasal congestion, runny nose, etc. In severe allergic conditions, anaphylaxis may occur.

There are two types of allergies to walnut and they are primary food allergy and secondary food allergy. In primary food allergy, an individual becomes allergic to walnut by direct contact with walnut or with its products. Primary food allergy may cause severe life danger allergic reaction. In secondary food allergy, the individual is already allergic to the pollens and then may develop an allergy to the walnut as the proteins in pollen may present in walnut. This is known as a pollen-food syndrome.

Why this test is performed?

This test is performed to check whether an individual is allergic to watermelon or not. The doctor may ask you to undergo this test if you are suffering from symptoms such as abdominal pain and cramps, shortness of breath, wheezing, cough, vomiting, nausea, swelling of face and throat, low blood pressure, dizziness, itching of mouth, eyes, throat, and skin, nasal congestion, runny nose, etc.

The test results may be different depending on gender, age, and health conditions. Inform your doctor if you have any other allergies.

Generally, there is no need for medical interventions if test results are normal.

If your test results show high levels of IgE antibodies than the given normal reference range, it may indicate that the person is most likely to have Walnut allergy.

If your test results are lower than the normal reference range, it may indicate that the person is unlikely to have Walnut allergy.

Based on the test results, your doctor may advise appropriate medical treatments, lifestyle modifications, or further diagnostic tests.