Peach

The Peach test is a blood test that detects specific  Immunoglobulin  E (IgE) antibodies in response to peach proteins (antigens). This test helps identify peach and peach-based food allergies.

Peaches are a popular fruit known for their rich source of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. However, some individuals can have allergic reactions to peaches, causing stomach problems, skin rashes, or more serious reactions. The Peach test helps diagnose a peach allergy by checking for specific antibodies (IgE) that the body makes against proteins present in peaches. This test helps confirm if the immune system is mistakenly treating peaches as a threat and causing an allergy.

The Peach 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 peaches or peach-based foods. It helps separate peach 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 peach-specific IgE antibodies means there is an ongoing peach allergy, and avoiding peaches 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 Peach 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.