Tree Nut Allergy Panel with Reflex to Components

The Tree Nut Allergy Test Panel measures immunoglobulin E (IgE) antibodies produced in the blood to certain peanut and tree nut allergens. This panel measures immune responses to almond, Brazil nut, cashew nut, hazelnut, macadamia nut, peanut, pecan nut, pistachio, and walnut.

If results for peanut, hazelnut, walnut, Brazil nut, or cashew nut antibody levels are abnormal, we’ll automatically run additional, more specific tests on your existing sample at no additional cost to you. These tests identify specific proteins and provide deeper information you can share with your healthcare provider.

No doctor’s visit needed.

The test measures the levels of specific IgE antibodies in your blood made by your immune system in response to the following allergens:

Almond
Brazil nut
Cashew nut
Hazelnut
Macadamia nut
Peanut
Pecan nut
Pistachio
Walnut
IgE antibodies are normally found in small amounts in the blood, but larger amounts can be a sign that the body overreacts to allergens. This overreaction can cause your body to produce histamine and trigger an allergic reaction. A nut allergy is a common type of food allergy and can cause serious allergic reactions in some people. Peanut allergies in particular can cause a severe, life-threatening response. Peanuts are not the same as tree nuts. The proteins found in peanuts differ from those found in tree nuts. Tree nuts include almonds, Brazil nuts, cashew nuts, hazelnuts, pecan nuts, pistachios, and walnuts. Individuals allergic to one tree nut may not necessarily have an allergy to all tree nuts. While peanuts and tree nuts are not the same, individuals with an allergy to peanuts may have an allergic reaction similar to those with an allergy to tree nuts.

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