Musa spp Ab.IgE

This test detects IgE antibodies to banana, indicating a potential food allergy. Banana allergies can occur as a primary allergy or as part of oral allergy syndrome, where people with certain pollen allergies react to similar proteins in fruits like banana. Symptoms range from mild mouth itching to more severe reactions. IgE-mediated banana allergies are less common than other fruit allergies but can be serious. A positive result helps confirm the allergy and guides dietary choices. Some people may tolerate cooked bananas better than raw ones.