Thyme Allergy Test in Elgin, IL
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Order Thyme Allergy Test | Herb AllergiesThe thyme allergy test measures specific IgE antibodies in the blood that react to thyme, a culinary and medicinal herb in the mint family. An allergic response to thyme is uncommon but can occur, particularly in people who are also sensitive to other herbs or pollens.
About Thyme Allergy Test | Herb Allergies in Elgin
Specific IgE testing identifies antibody reactivity to thyme proteins.
The immune system can mistakenly identify proteins in thyme as harmful, producing IgE antibodies that bind to them. When thyme is later encountered, these antibodies can trigger the release of histamine and other mediators from mast cells, causing allergy symptoms.
A blood sample is analyzed for IgE antibodies that bind specifically to thyme. The result is reported as a quantitative value that indicates whether sensitization to thyme is present. Sensitization does not always mean a clinical allergy will occur with exposure.
Thyme belongs to the Lamiaceae family, which also includes oregano, basil, mint, and sage. People with a thyme allergy may react to related herbs because their proteins can be similar. Cross-reactivity with birch pollen and certain other plant allergens has also been described.
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