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Allergen,Individual-FoodCashew NutKaju ( Anacardium Occidentale)
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Overview
The Allergen, Individual-Food Cashew Nut (Anacardium Occidentale) test is a blood test used to diagnose cashew nut allergies. It measures specific antibodies your body produces in response to cashew proteins. This test is helpful if you experience symptoms like hives, cramps, or trouble breathing after eating cashews, to confirm an allergy and avoid severe reactions.
Cashew allergies are usually severe when they do occur and can even be life-threatening. When the allergy is present, a reaction is often immediate after coming into contact with the cashew. A reaction is not often delayed, but at the very least, symptoms will appear within a few hours.
Written by: Supriya Kulkarni, Lead-Content & Training
Reviewed by : Dr. Alap Christry M.D. AVP-Lab Operations & Scientific Business Head-Clinical Chemistry
Allergen,Individual-FoodCashew NutKaju ( Anacardium Occidentale) Price
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The Allergen,Individual-FoodCashew NutKaju ( Anacardium Occidentale) Price in Mumbai is ₹ 1,455 .
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Establishing a diagnosis of an allergy to cashew nut
- Identifying allergens responsible for allergic disease and/or anaphylactic episode
- To confirm sensitization prior to beginning immunotherapy
Common signs or symptoms of cashew nut allergy may include the following:
- Hives or skin rashes
- Itching/swelling (especially of the lips/face/tongue/throat)
- Severe dizziness
- Trouble breathing
- Fast heartbeat
- Digestive symptoms – cramps, stomach pain, bloating, nausea or vomiting
A severe, possibly life-threatening allergic reaction known as anaphylaxis may occur in some cases. An anaphylactic response requires immediate medical attention. Signs or symptoms of anaphylaxis may include:
- Rapid or increased pulse
- Swollen throat or lump, making it difficult to breathe
- Low blood pressure
Extreme dizziness or loss of consciousness
Specific IgE measures the concentration of circulating allergen specific IgE for food allergen cashew nut.
his test requires a blood sample. A tourniquet (elastic) band is placed tightly on the upper arm. The patient is then asked to make a fist. This helps in the build-up of blood filling the veins. The skin is disinfected before needle insertion and the blood sample is collected in vacutainer.
Both: Negative: < 0.1 KAU/L
Both: Positive: => 0.1 KAU/L
Detection of IgE antibodies indicates an increased likelihood of allergy to cashew nut that may be responsible for eliciting signs and symptoms. A negative result indicates that the symptoms are not due to cashew nut allergies and other differential diagnoses must be considered.
Associated Tests:
Allergy - Adult (Comprehensive) Panel
Allergy Screening
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