Indian Rice grass is a perennial bunchgrass which is an important food for livestock and wild grazers. This grass pollinates depends on the latitude and elevation and can occur anytime from spring to summer. The rice allergens are mild in nature. However the allergy due to rice grass is confirmed using the Indian Rice grass test. The test is generally carried on a sample of blood to check the level of IgE Antibodies in blood. It involves detection of allergen specific IgE in the blood sample. The level of IgE antibodies is an indication of the presence of the disease.
There is no specific preparation needed before the rice grass allergy test. But it is necessary that you inform the doctor about the medications that you are taking. The doctor may advise you to stop taking certain medications before the test as it may cause misinterpretation in the results sometimes. You also need to tell your doctor if you have suffered from any allergic condition before. The doctor will give specific instructions depending on your condition.
The normal value for IgE Antibodies is >100 Ku/l if the patient is allergic to a specific substance. It is applicable to all age group and both the genders.
The doctor will initially disinfect the area from where the blood needs to be drawn. Usually, the test is performed inside the elbow or the top of the hand. If they are drawing the blood inside the elbow, they will wrap a tight rubber band 3 to 4 inches above the chosen spot and make the vein swell.
After that, they will insert a needle on the vein and draw the blood using the needle.The blood collects in the syringe attached to the needle. After enough blood is drawn, the doctor will remove the needle and bandage the puncture site. The blood is immediately transferred to a container that has the preservative to preserve the blood. The syringe is disposed of hygiene condition. The blood is carried to the laboratory for testing.
Type | Gender | Age-Group | Value |
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Allergy - Bahia Grass Indian Rice Grass
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UNISEX
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All age groups
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negative
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