Festuca elatior Ab.IgE

AllergyAlso known as: Meadow Fescue IgE QnAlso known as: Meadow Fescue IgE RASTN/A

Detects IgE antibodies in your blood that react to meadow fescue grass pollen.

Normal Range
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N/A
Abnormal Levels
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Specimen Type
Blood

Why This Biomarker Matters

Identifying grass pollen allergies helps you time allergy prevention and manage seasonal symptoms. Knowing your specific grass allergen enables better environmental avoidance strategies.

Overview

This test detects IgE antibodies to meadow fescue grass pollen, indicating an allergic response. A positive result suggests grass pollen allergy that specifically reacts to fescue grass, a common allergen in spring and early summer. Grass pollen allergies typically cause seasonal symptoms like sneezing, nasal congestion, and itchy eyes. This test helps identify which grass species trigger allergies, allowing targeted avoidance strategies and appropriate allergy management.

Technical Information (LOINC Codes)

Standardized laboratory codes for this biomarker

102305-0Primary
Meadow Fescue IgE Ab [Presence] in Serum by Radioallergosorbent test (RAST)
6169-7
Meadow Fescue IgE Ab [Units/volume] in Serum
k[IU]/L

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