Kiwi /Mango /Banana

The Kiwi /Mango /Banana test is a blood test that detects specific Immunoglobulin E (IgE) antibodies in response to proteins from kiwi, mango, or banana (antigens). This test helps identify kiwi, mango and banana.

Kiwi, mango, and banana are beloved fruits that are enjoyed for their sweet flavors, high vitamin content, and health benefits. However, some individuals can have allergic reactions to kiwi, mango and banana, causing stomach problems, skin rashes, or more serious reactions. The Kiwi /Mango /Banana test helps diagnose a kiwi, mango and banana allergy by checking for specific antibodies (IgE) that the body makes against proteins present in kiwi, mango and banana. This test helps confirm if the immune system is mistakenly treating kiwi, mango and banana as a threat and causing an allergy.

The Kiwi /Mango /Banana test is recommended when individuals experience symptoms like swelling, itching, or discomfort in the mouth or throat, skin rashes, nausea, stomach pain, or diarrhea after eating kiwi, mango and banana or kiwi, mango and banana-based foods. It helps separate kiwi, mango and banana allergies from other conditions like food intolerances or oral allergy syndrome (OAS), a type of food allergy that causes allergic reactions in the lips, mouth, and throat upon eating certain raw fruits and vegetables. 

A positive test result for kiwi, mango and banana-specific IgE antibodies means there is an ongoing kiwi, mango and banana allergy, and avoiding these fruits is usually recommended to prevent reactions. If the result is negative, more tests may be needed to find other causes for the symptoms, such as food sensitivities that don’t involve IgE antibodies.

No special preparation is required for the Kiwi /Mango /Banana test. However, it is important to inform the doctor about any medications (such as antihistamines) or supplements being taken, as these may affect the test results. Lab test results can vary depending on the specific test method and allergens used, so they should be interpreted alongside clinical symptoms.