Fagopyrum esculentum Ab.IgE

AllergyAlso known as: Buckwheat IgE QnAlso known as: Buckwheat IgE RASTk[IU]/L

Detects IgE antibodies in your blood that react to buckwheat allergens.

Normal Range

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k[IU]/L

Abnormal Levels

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Specimen Type

Blood

Why This Biomarker Matters

Confirming a buckwheat allergy helps you avoid allergic reactions and safely navigate food choices, as buckwheat is found in various processed foods.

Overview

This test detects IgE antibodies specific to buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum), indicating your immune system's allergic response to this grain. A positive result suggests a potential IgE-mediated buckwheat allergy, which could trigger symptoms from mild oral itching to severe reactions. Buckwheat is used in some flours, noodles, and baked goods. This test helps confirm suspected buckwheat allergies and identifies cross-reactivity risks with related allergens.

Technical Information (LOINC Codes)

Standardized laboratory codes for this biomarker

102194-8Primary

Buckwheat IgE Ab [Presence] in Serum by Radioallergosorbent test (RAST)

6054-1

Buckwheat IgE Ab [Units/volume] in Serum

k[IU]/L

Available Lab Tests

Order tests that measure this biomarker

Buckwheat Allergy Test

$28.44