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Triticum aestivum pollen Ab.IgE
Detects IgE antibodies against wheat pollen in 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
102657-4Primary6277-8Available Lab Tests
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