Rough Marsh Elder (w16) IgE Blood Test
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| Price | Coming soon | $8.99 |
| Results in | — | ~5 business days |
| Sample type | — | Blood Serum |
| Require fasting | — | No |
About the test
This test measures a person's IgE response to Rough Marsh Elder, helping in the diagnosis of allergic diseases. It's a lab test that looks at specific antibodies in your blood to see if you're allergic to Rough Marsh Elder. It's often used alongside other clinical information for a more accurate diagnosis.
Why might you need this test?
This test is especially useful in situations where skin allergy tests might not be the best option, such as:
- Having a lot of skin issues
- Having taken antihistamines or other medicines recently that could affect skin test results
- Difficulty in cooperating with skin tests (like in young children or certain adults)
- When there's a high risk of a severe allergic reaction from skin testing
- Both the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology and the American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology suggest this test under these conditions.
Remember:
A single test can't diagnose an allergy on its own. A healthcare professional should consider all clinical and lab results before making a diagnosis.
Included biomarkers & Reference ranges
| Biomarker | Reference range |
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| Rough Marsh Elder (w16) IgE Measures IgE antibodies to rough marsh elder pollen, a weed related to ragweed, to check whether you are sensitized to it. | — |
Reference ranges vary by lab, age, and sex (M/F). Your report shows your exact range. Click any biomarker to see its optimal range and what your results mean.
How it works
- 1. Order online No referral or insurance
- 2. Get a requisition By email in 24–72 hours
- 3. Visit a draw center Bring a matching photo ID
- 4. Get results Securely by email
- These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
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