Serum or Plasma Mass Concentration of Wormwood (Artemisia species)
This test measures the amount of wormwood, a plant compound found in certain herbal supplements, in your blood or plasma. It may be used if you’ve taken wormwood-containing products or if monitoring is needed for specific medical reasons.
["Wormwood levels help assess exposure to this plant compound, which can have both natural and synthetic forms."]
Key facts at a glance
- LOINC
- 56432-8
- Short code
- Wormwood IgG4-mCnc
- Synonyms
- Wormwood IgG4-mCnc
- Category
- chemistry
- Sample
- serum
- Container
- Red-top tube (SST)
- Units
- N/A
- Fasting
- false
- Population
- adult
- Sex
- all
- Age range
- 18–65 years
- CPT
- 82784
- 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
Why This Test Might Be Ordered
Your healthcare provider may recommend this test if you’ve used wormwood-based products (e.g., traditional remedies, supplements, or herbal teas) or if you’re being evaluated for potential interactions with medications. It may also be part of a broader assessment for poisoning or exposure to certain plant compounds.
What to Expect Before the Test
No special preparation is typically needed. You may provide a blood sample (serum or plasma) or, less commonly, urine. If you’re unsure, ask your provider about fasting or other instructions.
What the Results Mean
Results are reported as mass concentration (e.g., micrograms per liter). Elevated levels may indicate recent exposure or ingestion of wormwood products, but interpretation depends on clinical context and your medical history.
Common Causes of Abnormal Results
High levels could stem from recent herbal supplement use, accidental ingestion, or specific medical conditions requiring monitoring. Low levels may suggest normal exposure or absence of recent use.
Clinical interpretation
How abnormal results are interpreted and what conditions they suggest.
While wormwood (e.g., *Artemisia* species) has historical medicinal uses, synthetic derivatives like artemisinin are used in malaria treatment. Elevated levels in blood or urine may warrant further evaluation for toxicity, drug interactions, or compliance with treatment protocols.
Short name
Wormwood Level
Frequently asked questions
What does a ‘positive’ or elevated result mean?
Can I stop taking wormwood supplements before this test?
Is this test covered by insurance?
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