This test supports the diagnosis of wheat allergy by detection of sIgE antibodies to whole wheat extract and individual allergenic components.
Immediately following collection, mix sample by gently inverting 5 times
Gold serum separator (SST) tube
Ambient - 14 days
Refrigerated - 14 days
Frozen - 3 months
Freeze/thaw cycles - stable x3
Thermo Fisher ImmunoCAP® Allergen-specific IgE
Some wheat component IgE tests are available for clinical use. Tests for other components are not yet available for clinical use and cannot be collected, ordered, or sent through Allina Health Laboratory. Please see the lists below for details.
Wheat components that are available for clinical use:
Second tier component tests that may be ordered:
Wheat component tests that are not yet available for clinical use and cannot be collected, ordered, or sent through Allina Health Laboratory: