Wheat Flour, IgE (f4, Dr. Fooke)

Description

Detects specific IgE antibodies to wheat flour. It helps identify an allergy to wheat flour and find out whether bread, baked goods, or working with flour cause reactions.

When to Take This Test

• Reactions after bread, baked goods, or flour-based dishes
• Runny nose, cough, or itching when working with flour
• As directed by your doctor/allergist

Preparation

• No preparation needed
• No need to stop antihistamines (this is a blood test)