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Lime Specific IgE Test
The Lime Allergy Test measures IgE antibodies to lime proteins. Lime is a citrus fruit used in drinks, dressings, and marinades, and testing helps assess sensitization after eating or handling it.
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Order Lime Allergy Test- Typical turnaround
- 1-3 business days
- Starting price
- From $49
- Results
- Confidential, online
Quick answer
The Lime Allergy Test detects IgE antibodies against proteins in lime. Lime is a citrus fruit used in drinks, sauces, and marinades. Citrus allergy is uncommon, but reactions can occur after eating the fruit, drinking juice, or handling the peel. Symptoms may include oral itching, hives, or skin irritation, and some people react because of cross-reactive proteins shared with pollen. The test helps assess whether sensitization to lime is present.
What this test measures
Lime allergy involves an immune response to proteins in the fruit, juice, or peel. Limes are related to lemon, orange, and other citrus fruits, which contain several potential allergens. Skin contact with peel oils can also cause contact dermatitis, and some people notice irritation when squeezing or zesting the fruit.
The test measures specific IgE antibodies to lime in a blood sample. A detectable level indicates sensitization, which may or may not be accompanied by symptoms. Results are often interpreted alongside other citrus tests and the clinical history, together with the pattern of symptoms after exposure.
Testing may be considered when someone reports itching, tingling, hives, or swelling after consuming or handling lime, or when a clinician is evaluating possible pollen-related cross-reactions. A qualified healthcare provider should interpret the result and advise on management and whether other citrus fruits need testing.
- Lime-specific IgE antibodies
- Quantitative sIgE concentration reported in kU/L
- Allergen-specific IgE class on a graded scale
- Total serum IgE when included
- Blood eosinophil count when included
- Related citrus or pollen markers when a panel is included
Why people order this test
- Assess sensitization after reactions to lime
- Help evaluate oral itching, hives, or skin symptoms with exposure
- Add objective information when citrus allergy is suspected
- Check for cross-reactivity with other citrus or pollen
- Support a clinician's allergy management plan
- Provide context when lime appears in drinks or dressings
How to prepare
No fasting is required for this blood test. Follow the collection instructions provided by the laboratory, and note whether symptoms followed eating, drinking, or skin contact.
Understanding your results
Results are usually available within one to three business days. A detectable level indicates sensitization to lime, but not everyone who is sensitized develops symptoms. A qualified healthcare provider should interpret the findings with the reaction history.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is lime allergy common?
Citrus allergy is reported less often than allergies to many other fruits. Reactions can still occur and deserve evaluation when symptoms follow exposure.
Can lime cause skin reactions?
Yes. Handling peel or juice can cause contact dermatitis in some people, which may be irritant or allergic in nature.
Is lime allergy related to pollen allergy?
Some people with pollen allergy react to citrus because of cross-reactive proteins. A healthcare provider can assess whether this pattern fits.
Does a positive test mean I must avoid all citrus?
Not necessarily. It shows sensitization to lime. A healthcare provider can advise on which fruits to avoid or evaluate further.
What symptoms should prompt testing?
Oral itching or tingling, hives, swelling, or digestive symptoms after lime are common reasons to consider allergy testing.
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