Lab test

Pear Allergy Test - Fruit Allergies

A pear-specific IgE blood test measures antibodies the immune system may produce against proteins in pear.

Typical price

From $49

Results

1-3 business days

Preparation

See preparation notes below

Sample

Blood draw or sample collection at a local center

A pear-specific IgE blood test measures antibodies the immune system may produce against proteins in pear. It is a screening tool for suspected fruit allergy, not a diagnosis by itself. A clinician may order it after a reaction to pear or related fruit, as part of a broader fruit or food panel, or when oral itching and tingling after fresh fruit suggest pollen-food sensitivity.

• Pear-specific IgE Antibodies produced in response to pear proteins, used to assess sensitization.

• Itching, tingling, or swelling of the mouth or lips after eating fresh pear
• Hives or skin reactions following pear or fruit intake
• Symptoms that appear mainly with raw fruit but not cooked forms
• Testing as part of a fruit or food allergy panel
• A history of pollen allergy with reactions to certain raw fruits

• No fasting is required for most IgE allergy tests
• Tell the collector about antihistamines or other medications you take
• Drink water before the draw to ease sample collection
• No dietary changes are needed before testing

An elevated pear-specific IgE level may indicate sensitization to pear proteins and can be associated with allergic symptoms, though a positive result alone does not confirm a true allergy. A low or undetectable level makes allergy less likely but does not rule it out. Some raw-fruit reactions reflect cross-reactivity with pollen allergens, so a healthcare provider should interpret results in context.

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