This test measures the level of IgE antibodies specific to peanut (Arachis hypogaea), a legume that is widely consumed as a snack or used as an ingredient in various foods, such as peanut butter, baked goods, and confectionery, and is one of the most common causes of food allergy and anaphylaxis, in serum, using immunoassay methods, to help diagnose peanut allergy and guide avoidance recommendations.
