1301. Allergen. Extract. Oat field (g14), IgE antibodies
Description
Oats are a herbaceous plant widely used in agriculture and the food industry. The plant blooms in June and July. Contact with flowering oats can cause allergic reactions in people with compromised immune systems. These reactions can manifest as skin reactions (itching, rash), respiratory symptoms (runny nose, cough, watery eyes), gastrointestinal upset (nausea, abdominal pain, diarrhea), and, rarely, anaphylaxis.
Blood testing for specific antibodies can detect sensitization to oat pollen and diagnose allergic reactions caused by it.
This test is best performed in conjunction with an assessment of sensitivity to other cereal crops.
When and who needs the test?
- For patients with suspected cereal (grain) allergy.
- In case of seasonal respiratory symptoms during the grass pollen season (June-July).
- When food reactions occur after consuming oat-containing products (oatmeal, muesli, bran, plant-based milk, bars).
- In case of skin reactions after using cosmetics or personal care products containing oat extracts.
- For patients with atopic diseases (atopic dermatitis, allergic rhinitis, bronchial asthma).
- To assess cross-reactivity.
- For differential diagnosis of gluten allergy and celiac disease.
- For selecting an individualized elimination diet.
Biological material
- Venous blood
Preparing for a blood test
In order to exclude factors that may affect the test results, we recommend to follow the preparation rules:
- an important condition for laboratory tests is to take blood on an empty stomach.
- 6-12 hours before the test, you should avoid eating, drinking alcohol, smoking, and limit physical activity. Drinking...