Salix caprea Ab.IgE

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

Detects IgE antibodies against willow pollen to identify allergic sensitization.

Normal Range

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k[IU]/L

Abnormal Levels

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Specimen Type

Blood

Why This Biomarker Matters

Positive IgE indicates willow pollen allergy. This helps explain seasonal symptoms and guides avoidance strategies and allergy management during pollen season.

Overview

Willow (Salix caprea) IgE antibodies indicate a potential allergic reaction to willow pollen. An IgE antibody test detects whether your immune system has become sensitized to willow allergens. Elevated IgE suggests a true pollen allergy, causing seasonal symptoms like sneezing, nasal congestion, itchy eyes, or asthma exacerbation during willow pollen season. This test helps confirm pollen allergy and guide environmental control strategies.

Technical Information (LOINC Codes)

Standardized laboratory codes for this biomarker

102661-6Primary

Willow IgE Ab [Presence] in Serum by Radioallergosorbent test (RAST)

6285-1

Willow IgE Ab [Units/volume] in Serum

k[IU]/L

Available Lab Tests

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willow allergy test

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