Peppermint (f126)0641
Peppermint (Mentha piperita) is a herbaceous perennial plant with a characteristic fresh aroma, widely used in cooking, medicine, and cosmetics. Peppermint leaves and oil have medicinal properties but can cause allergic reactions. The test allows detection of sensitization to peppermint allergen and assessment of the risk of allergic manifestations.
Peppermint is widely used as a flavoring and medicinal plant but can cause IgE-mediated allergic reactions, contact dermatitis, asthma, and other symptoms in sensitive individuals. Detecting sensitization helps avoid the allergen and select effective treatment. This test is an important tool for diagnosing peppermint allergy, especially in patients with symptoms of allergic contact dermatitis, urticaria, asthma, and other reactions related to consumption or contact with peppermint and its derivatives.
- Diagnosis of allergic reactions to peppermint.
- Assessment of sensitization level and risk of allergy development.
- Monitoring the effectiveness of allergy treatment.
- Assessment of sensitization level after allergen avoidance.
- Evaluation of immune system status.
FEIA (Fluorescence Enzyme Immunoassay), ImmunoCAP (Solid-phase Immunofluorescence) – quantitative determination of sensitization to peppermint allergen.
Please note that the research method and reference values may vary depending on the equipment and test systems used.
- Blood should be drawn in the morning on an empty stomach or 4 hours after eating.
- Drinking plain still water is allowed.
- Do not smoke for 30 minutes before the test.
- For children under 1 year – no food 30-40 minutes before the test; for children aged 1 to 5 years – 2-3 hours fasting.