Oat Pollen-Specific IgE, Qualitative (Deprecated Test)
A qualitative test for IgE antibodies directed against oat pollen. A positive result can indicate pollen sensitization but must be interpreted with allergy symptoms and medical history.
["A positive result suggests your immune system reacts to oat pollen, but it does not by itself confirm a clinical allergy."]
Key facts at a glance
- LOINC
- 15887-3
- Short code
- Deprecated Oat Poln IgE RAST Ql
- Synonyms
- Deprecated Oat Poln IgE RAST Ql
- Category
- liver
- Sample
- serum
- Container
- Red-top tube (SST)
- Units
- N/A
- Ref low
- 10
- Ref high
- 40
- Critical range
- — – 500 N/A
- Fasting
- false
- Population
- adult
- Sex
- all
- Age range
- 18–65 years
- CPT
- 84484
- SNOMED
- 302774002
- Specimen volume
- 5 mL
- Stability
- Room temperature: 4h, Refrigerated: 24h, Frozen: 7d
- Hemolysis max
- 500
- Lipemia max
- 1000
- Icterus max
- 500
- TAT
- 4–24 hours
- Order
- routine
What is this test?
This test looks for IgE antibodies that react to oat pollen. It is reported as positive or negative rather than as a measured antibody concentration.
Why might I need this test?
Your clinician may order it to evaluate possible allergy symptoms such as sneezing, watery eyes, nasal congestion, or wheezing after exposure to oats or oat pollen. It may also help distinguish sensitization from other causes of symptoms.
How is the test performed?
A submitted sample is analyzed in a laboratory for an immune response to oat pollen. The abbreviated test information does not clearly identify the specimen or laboratory method, so confirm these details with the ordering clinician.
How do I prepare for the test?
This type of test usually does not require fasting, but preparation can vary by the method used. Ask the clinician whether any medicines, particularly antihistamines, should be adjusted, and do not stop medication without instructions.
Reference range
Adult: 10-40 U/LN/A
No special preparation required. Avoid fatty meals before the test if possible.
Clinical interpretation
How abnormal results are interpreted and what conditions they suggest.
A positive result indicates sensitization to oat pollen and may support a diagnosis of pollen allergy when it matches the person's exposure history and symptoms. A negative result makes allergy less likely but does not completely exclude it. The result does not indicate the severity of possible reactions.
Short name
Oat pollen IgE test
Frequently asked questions
Does a positive result mean I am allergic to oat pollen?
Can I react to oats even if this test is negative?
Do I need to stop taking allergy medicine before the test?
Sources
- 1
- 2Lab Tests OnlineSource
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