Price:
Rs. 1,100.00
Sample Type: SERUM SPL
Fasting Not Required
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's):
1. What is the Allergy Tomato (By Phadia) test?
It is a blood test that measures specific IgE antibodies to determine whether you are allergic to tomato.
2. Why is this test recommended?
It is recommended when a person gets allergy symptoms after consuming tomato, ketchup, sauces, or tomato-based dishes.
3. What symptoms suggest a tomato allergy?
Symptoms may include skin rashes, itching, hives, swelling of lips/face, mouth itching, nausea, stomach pain, or breathing discomfort.
4. Who should take this test?
It is advised for adults or children with suspected tomato food allergy, recurring allergy symptoms after meals, or unclear food reactions.
5. Can tomato allergy be linked to pollen allergy?
Yes, some people may develop oral allergy syndrome due to cross-reactivity between tomato and certain pollen allergies.
6. Does this test confirm tomato allergy completely?
It strongly supports diagnosis, but doctors may combine it with clinical history and other allergy markers for confirmation.
7. Is fasting required for this test?
No, fasting is not required for the Allergy Tomato test.
8. How is the sample collected?
It is a simple blood test, and BookMyTest provides FREE home sample collection by trained professionals.