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Strawberry Avocado Allergy Test
The berry allergy panel measures IgE antibodies to five fruit allergens: strawberry, avocado, blueberry, raspberry, and cranberry. It helps identify sensitization behind oral itching, hives, or other reactions to these foods.
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- 1-3 business days
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Quick answer
The berry allergy panel is a blood test that measures immunoglobulin E antibodies against five common fruits: strawberry, avocado, blueberry, raspberry, and cranberry. It is ordered when someone notices itching, tingling, hives, or other symptoms after eating these foods. The panel shows whether sensitization is present and is interpreted with the person's reaction history.
What this test measures
Food allergies occur when the immune system produces IgE antibodies against proteins in a food. The berry panel groups five fruits that are frequently linked to oral allergy symptoms: strawberry, avocado, blueberry, raspberry, and cranberry. Testing them together gives a broad view when the exact trigger is unclear.
The test uses a single blood sample and a laboratory immunoassay to measure allergen-specific IgE for each fruit. Results are reported as a level or reactivity class per allergen. Because some fruit proteins cross-react with pollen allergens, a positive result can occur even without a history of eating reactions.
A positive result indicates sensitization, not a definite food allergy. Some people with positive tests tolerate the food without symptoms, while others react. A qualified healthcare provider interprets the panel with the person's symptoms and may recommend additional evaluation or an elimination plan.
- Strawberry-specific IgE antibodies
- Avocado-specific IgE antibodies
- Blueberry-specific IgE antibodies
- Raspberry-specific IgE antibodies
- Cranberry-specific IgE antibodies
- Total serum IgE
- IgE reactivity class for each fruit
Why people order this test
- Investigate oral itching or tingling after eating fruit
- Evaluate hives or skin reactions linked to fruit
- Clarify triggers of a suspected food allergy
- Support a broader food allergy workup
- Compare reactivity across several fruits at once
- Provide context before discussing dietary changes with a provider
How to prepare
No fasting is needed for this blood test. A sample is collected from a vein, usually at the arm. Follow any instructions from the laboratory if the panel is combined with other tests.
Understanding your results
Results are generally available within one to three business days. Each fruit is reported with its own IgE level or reactivity class. An elevated result suggests sensitization, and a healthcare provider interprets it with the person's reaction history.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which fruits are included in this panel?
It covers strawberry, avocado, blueberry, raspberry, and cranberry, measured individually for allergen-specific IgE.
How is the panel performed?
A blood sample is drawn from a vein and analyzed for IgE antibodies that react to each of the five fruits.
Does a positive result mean I must avoid that fruit?
Not necessarily. A positive result shows sensitization. Whether the fruit causes symptoms depends on the person, which a healthcare provider evaluates.
Do I need to fast before the test?
Fasting is not required for this test unless it is combined with another panel that calls for it.
Can fruit allergies be related to pollen allergies?
Yes. Some fruit proteins cross-react with pollen allergens, which can cause oral itching or tingling, a pattern sometimes called pollen-food allergy.
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