Lab test

Cultivated Wheat Allergy Test - Pollen

A cultivated wheat pollen-specific IgE blood test measures antibodies the immune system may produce against pollen from cultivated wheat grass.

Typical price

From $49

Results

1-3 business days

Preparation

See preparation notes below

Sample

Blood draw or sample collection at a local center

A cultivated wheat pollen-specific IgE blood test measures antibodies the immune system may produce against pollen from cultivated wheat grass. Despite the name, this test targets the grass pollen allergen rather than wheat in food, and it is a screening tool for seasonal pollen allergy, not a diagnosis on its own. A clinician may order it when nasal, eye, or respiratory symptoms appear during the grass pollen season or when reviewing a grass pollen panel. It is not used to evaluate celiac disease or wheat food allergy.

• Cultivated wheat grass pollen-specific IgE IgE antibodies directed against pollen proteins from cultivated wheat grass; used to assess sensitization to this grass pollen allergen.

• Seasonal nasal or eye symptoms during the grass pollen season
• Symptoms that follow time outdoors or exposure to grassy areas
• Suspected grass pollen allergy when component testing is desired
• Evaluation as part of a grass pollen or regional pollen allergy panel

• No fasting is required for most IgE allergy tests
• Tell the provider about antihistamines and other medications that may affect interpretation
• A single blood draw is collected; no special preparation is needed

A cultivated wheat pollen-specific IgE result is reported as a level, often described as negative, low, moderate, or high. An elevated level may indicate sensitization to cultivated wheat grass pollen, but it does not prove that pollen is causing symptoms. A negative result does not rule out allergy, and grass pollens can cross-react. Because this test reflects grass pollen rather than food wheat, discuss what the result means with a healthcare provider.

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