Carya illinoinensis tree Ab.IgE

AllergyAlso known as: Pecan/Hick Tree IgE QnAlso known as: Pecan/Hick Tree IgE RASTk[IU]/L

Detects IgE antibodies against pecan or hickory tree pollen allergens.

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 tree pollen allergy to pecan or hickory. This identifies seasonal allergy triggers and guides environmental control and allergy management strategies.

Overview

Pecan and hickory tree IgE antibodies indicate a potential allergic reaction to pollen from these trees. An IgE antibody test detects whether your immune system has become sensitized to these tree allergens. Elevated IgE suggests a true tree pollen allergy, causing seasonal respiratory symptoms like sneezing, congestion, itchy throat, or asthma flares during tree pollen season. This test helps identify the specific allergen source.

Technical Information (LOINC Codes)

Standardized laboratory codes for this biomarker

6209-1Primary

Pecan or Hickory Tree IgE Ab [Units/volume] in Serum

k[IU]/L

102369-6

Pecan or Hickory Tree IgE Ab [Presence] in Serum by Radioallergosorbent test (RAST)

Available Lab Tests

Order tests that measure this biomarker

Hickory and Pecan Tree Allergy Test

$28.44