Allergy Comprehensive Panel

As the name suggests, the allergy comprehensive panel test package is used to test if you are allergic to anything in your immediate environment. The test package encompasses 15 tests and offers accurate results.

The roster of allergy tests on the package includes tests for some of the most common allergens in the country. As a result, you will obtain a definite diagnosis, and if you are allergic to something, it will show up in your results.

To give you a better idea, here is a list of all the allergy tests included in the above package:

• Immunoglobulin E (Ige) Total
• Allergy, Alternaria Alternata
• Allergy, Milk
• Allergy, Peanut
• Allergy, Rice
• Allergy, Soya Bean
• Allergy, Tomato
• Weed Panel allergy test
• Tree Panel allergy test
• Phadiatop allergy test
• Dust Panel allergy test
• Animal Panel allergy test 
• Food Panel allergy test 
• Mould Panel allergy test 
• Grass Panel allergy test

Primarily, the test package checks your Immunoglobulin levels. IgE is an antibody released by your immune system when it detects potentially harmful substances entering your bloodstream. If immunoglobulin levels are high, then an allergic reaction is triggered. However, you must know that the IgE levels in your body will be high even if it is fighting off a dangerous infection or ailment.

Moving on, the Allergy Comprehensive Panel Test package includes not only food allergens but also inhalant and pollen allergen tests. To help you understand better, food allergies are triggered when your immune system misidentifies certain proteins present in food substances as potential threats.

On the other hand, pollen allergies are triggered by airborne allergens. Both allergies have a slightly different set of symptoms. In the case of food allergies, exposure to allergens will trigger the following reactions:

• Dizziness
• Swelling of the face, lips, throat, tongue, and other parts of the body
• Abdominal pain
• Trouble breathing  
• Chest pain
• Diarrhea 
• Fainting 
• Lightheadedness
• Itching or tingling in the mouth

On the other hand, a wind or pollen allergy can trigger the following symptoms if you are exposed to the allergen:

• Itchy skin
• Anaphylaxis 
• Hives 
• Wheezing 
• Facial swelling 
• Rash, etc.

If you feel like you are exhibiting the above symptoms, then you are allergic to something in your immediate surroundings. Get Apollo 24/7’s Allergy Comprehensive Panel Test Package done at an affordable rate with sample collection right at your doorstep.

If the test result is positive, then you will have to take the necessary precautions. There is no cure for allergies. However, the symptoms can be controlled and treated with medications (e.g., antihistamines).

Here is a list of precautions you can take from your end if you receive a positive result for any of the above-mentioned allergy tests:

• Get allergy shots
• Always carry an Epinephrine injection
• Minimize exposure to allergens 
• Take your allergy medication daily 
• Have a medical alert card
  
  Medically reviewed by Dr. Jatin Ahuja, Infectious Diseases, Apollo Hospitals Indraprastha, South Delhi.