PAPAYA

Measures allergic reactions to papaya, a tropical fruit. This test helps diagnose food allergies, especially in individuals who experience symptoms after eating papaya.

Also known asAllergen Specific Ige Papaya (carica Papaya) Allergen Specific Ige Papaya (carica Papaya)

Available via

Home Collection, Lab Visit

Contains

1 parameters

Earliest reports in

Same Day

Test details

PAPAYA Test in Mangaluru Overview

Preparations

No special preparations needed

Test included
PAPAYA includes 1 parameter

  • Papaya
Frequently Asked Questions

This test detects IgE antibodies against papaya allergens to diagnose papaya allergies.

It is recommended for individuals experiencing allergic reactions after consuming papaya.

A blood sample is tested using ELISA or ImmunoCAP technology.

  • Positive: Confirms papaya allergy.
  • Negative: Rules out papaya allergy.

Yes, papaya allergies can cross-react with latex and other tropical fruits.

Test code

3236

Specimen vol. and vacutainer information
SpecimenVacutainerVolume
SerumYellow Vacutainer1 ML

Specimen stability information

Serum

Specimen rejection criteria

Test run frequency

Every Day TIME - 11:00

Turn around time

Same Day

Performing locations

Department

  • Allergy

CPT and Loinc codes

PAPAYA

1500