Wormwood (w5) IgE details
What Wormwood (w5) IgE shows
Wormwood (Artemisia absinthium) is an aromatic weed related to mugwort and sagebrush, and it releases pollen in late summer and early autumn. This test measures IgE antibodies specific to wormwood pollen to check for allergic sensitization. It can help explain sneezing, itchy eyes, a runny nose or asthma during late summer weed season. A positive result shows sensitization, not necessarily allergy, and needs to be compared with when your symptoms occur. Wormwood cross-reacts with mugwort and sagebrush, and Artemisia pollen allergy is linked to some food reactions, so results are interpreted with related tests and your history.
Tests that include Wormwood (w5) IgE
This test checks for allergic reactions to wormwood by measuring the IgE antibodies in your blood. It's specifically designed to help identify if you have an allergy to wormwood, which is a common component in certain medicines and absinthe.
- Wormwood (w5) IgE Measures IgE antibodies to wormwood pollen to check for allergic sensitization to this weed, which releases pollen in late summer and autumn.
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