Virginia Live Oak (rt218) IgE details
What Virginia Live Oak (rt218) IgE shows
Virginia live oak is an evergreen oak common in the southeastern United States and Gulf Coast, and like other oaks it releases large amounts of pollen in spring. This test measures IgE antibodies specific to its pollen to check for allergic sensitization. It can help explain sneezing, a runny nose, itchy eyes or wheezing during the spring tree pollen season. A positive result shows sensitization, not necessarily allergy, and needs to be compared with when your symptoms happen. Oak pollens cross-react with one another and with related trees, so it is usually read as part of a regional tree panel.
Tests that include Virginia Live Oak (rt218) IgE
This test measures the immune system's response to the Virginia Live Oak tree, specifically looking for an IgE antibody reaction. IgE antibodies are typically associated with allergic reactions. Identifying the presence of these antibodies can help diagnose allergies to the Virginia Live Oak.
- Virginia Live Oak (rt218) IgE Measures IgE antibodies to Virginia live oak pollen to check for allergic sensitization to this evergreen oak of the southern United States.
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