Wheat Specific IgE
- Sample Type
- Standard
- Fasting
- No
- Unit
- kUA/L
Similar to standard specific IgE tests, this component in a Veg+Non-Veg Profile assesses sensitization to wheat. It helps differentiate between food allergies and other GI issues like Celiac disease (which is IgG/IgA mediated, not IgE). In a comprehensive profile including Total IgE, the specific-to-total ratio can help determine if the wheat result is a specific sensitivity or a result of a globally overactive immune system.
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Why Context Matters
High Total IgE levels (>1000 IU/mL) can cause non-specific binding in specific IgE assays, leading to low-level 'false positive' results for many foods, including wheat, even in the absence of a true allergy.
Lab ranges are statistical averages, not biological laws. "Normal" for a 20-year-old male isn't normal for a 60-year-old female.
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