Zea mays pollen Ab.IgE
AllergyAlso known as: Cultivated Corn IgE QnAlso known as: Cultivated Corn IgE RASTk[IU]/L
Detects IgE antibodies against cultivated corn pollen in the blood.
Normal Range
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k[IU]/L
Abnormal Levels
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Specimen Type
Blood
Why This Biomarker Matters
Confirming a corn pollen allergy allows you to plan ahead during pollen season and choose appropriate symptom management strategies.
Overview
This test detects IgE antibodies against corn pollen, an environmental allergen released during corn's blooming season. Corn pollen allergies cause hay fever symptoms such as nasal congestion, sneezing, and itchy eyes, typically in late summer. A positive result indicates your immune system reacts to corn pollen. Corn pollen allergies are more common in agricultural regions with extensive corn cultivation. The severity of symptoms varies among individuals.
Technical Information (LOINC Codes)
Standardized laboratory codes for this biomarker
102251-6PrimaryCultivated Corn IgE Ab [Presence] in Serum by Radioallergosorbent test (RAST)
7248-8Cultivated Corn IgE Ab [Units/volume] in Serum
k[IU]/L
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