Betula verrucosa Ab.IgE

AllergyAlso known as: Silver Birch IgE QnAlso known as: Silver Birch IgE RASTk[IU]/L

Detects immune antibodies (IgE) that indicate silver birch pollen allergy.

Normal Range
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k[IU]/L
Abnormal Levels
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Specimen Type
Blood

Why This Biomarker Matters

Birch pollen allergies cause seasonal symptoms like sneezing, congestion, and asthma flares. Confirmation helps time preventive treatments and identify related food allergies.

Overview

This test detects IgE antibodies against silver birch pollen allergens. Birch pollen is a common environmental allergen, especially in spring, and can trigger allergic rhinitis (hay fever), asthma, or oral allergy syndrome. A positive result suggests you're allergic to birch pollen and may also react to cross-reactive foods like apples, hazelnuts, or carrots. This test helps confirm seasonal allergies and guide symptom management strategies during high pollen seasons.

Technical Information (LOINC Codes)

Standardized laboratory codes for this biomarker

15283-5Primary
Silver Birch IgE Ab [Units/volume] in Serum
k[IU]/L
102182-3
Silver Birch IgE Ab [Presence] in Serum by Radioallergosorbent test (RAST)

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