Franseria acanthicarpa Ab.IgE

AllergyAlso known as: False ragweed IgE QnAlso known as: False ragweed IgE RASTN/A

Detects IgE antibodies specific to false ragweed pollen.

Normal Range
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N/A
Abnormal Levels
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Specimen Type
Blood

Why This Biomarker Matters

Confirms false ragweed allergy and explains late-summer and fall allergic symptoms. Guides medication timing and outdoor activity planning during high pollen seasons.

Overview

This test detects IgE antibodies against Franseria acanthicarpa (false ragweed or cocklebur), a weed pollen allergen prevalent in arid and semi-arid regions of North America. False ragweed pollen causes seasonal allergic rhinitis and asthma in sensitive individuals, particularly during late summer and fall. A positive result indicates sensitization to this weed pollen. This test helps confirm environmental allergies and guides allergen avoidance and medication timing in affected regions.

Technical Information (LOINC Codes)

Standardized laboratory codes for this biomarker

102558-4Primary
False ragweed IgE Ab [Presence] in Serum by Radioallergosorbent test (RAST)
6115-0
False ragweed IgE Ab [Units/volume] in Serum
k[IU]/L

Available Lab Tests

Order tests that measure this biomarker

False Ragweed Allergy Test

$28.44