Triticum aestivum pollen Ab.IgE

AllergyAlso known as: Cultivated Wheat IgE QnAlso known as: Cultivated Wheat IgE RASTN/A

Detects IgE antibodies against wheat pollen in blood.

Normal Range
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N/A
Abnormal Levels
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Specimen Type
Blood

Why This Biomarker Matters

A positive result confirms wheat pollen allergy, helping you prepare for seasonal symptoms and use preventive antihistamines during harvest season and high pollen counts.

Overview

This test detects IgE antibodies against cultivated wheat pollen in your blood, indicating allergic sensitivity to wheat pollen exposure. Wheat pollen allergies cause seasonal allergy symptoms like sneezing, nasal congestion, and itchy eyes, typically during wheat-growing and harvesting seasons. This differs from wheat food allergies or celiac disease, which involve different mechanisms. A positive result confirms wheat pollen allergy and helps you anticipate seasonal symptoms and use preventive treatments during high pollen periods.

Technical Information (LOINC Codes)

Standardized laboratory codes for this biomarker

102657-4Primary
Cultivated Wheat IgE Ab [Presence] in Serum by Radioallergosorbent test (RAST)
6277-8
Cultivated Wheat IgE Ab [Units/volume] in Serum
k[IU]/L

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