Hickory/pecan Tree (t22) IgE details
What Hickory/pecan Tree (t22) IgE shows
Hickory and pecan are related trees that release pollen in spring, and this test measures IgE antibodies specific to their pollen to check for allergic sensitization. It is used to help explain seasonal symptoms such as sneezing, a runny nose, or itchy eyes that occur during their pollen season, and it is often run as part of a regional tree allergen panel. This test is for tree pollen, not for an allergy to eating pecan nuts, which involves different proteins. A positive result shows sensitization, which is not always the same as having allergy symptoms, so it is read alongside your symptoms and history.
Tests that include Hickory/pecan Tree (t22) IgE
This test measures the body's immune response to hickory or pecan tree allergens by checking the level of specific IgE antibodies in the serum. It's useful for individuals who may be experiencing allergic reactions and need to identify the specific tree pollen as the cause.
- Hickory/pecan Tree (t22) IgE Measures IgE antibodies to hickory and pecan tree pollen to check for allergic sensitization that may explain spring seasonal allergy symptoms.
This panel tests for specific IgE antibodies to 5 trees that are commonly associated with allergies in the Great Lakes region of the United States. Allergen-specific serum IgE testing is considered comparable to skin testing and may be preferred in some clinical situations. However, a positive test result only indicates that a patient is sensitized to the allergen of concern. Many IgE-sensitized individuals do not develop any symptoms when exposed to the allergen. A diagnosis of allergy should only be made by a trained medical provider after conducting a thorough clinical evaluation
- Cottonwood (t14) IgE Measures IgE antibodies to cottonwood tree pollen, a common spring allergy trigger.
- Elm (t8) IgE Measures IgE antibodies to American elm tree pollen, indicating a possible allergic sensitivity to this common spring-blooming tree.
- Hickory/pecan Tree (t22) IgE Measures IgE antibodies to hickory and pecan tree pollen to check for allergic sensitization that may explain spring seasonal allergy symptoms.
- Maple (Box Elder) (t1) IgE Measures IgE antibodies to box elder tree pollen, a common early-spring allergy trigger.
- Walnut Tree (t10) IgE
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