Common Respiratory Allergy Panel — Basic

Do you have allergy symptoms and suspect tree pollens, weeds and/or grasses, or allergens commonly found in the home or other indoor settings might be the cause? Our 14 Basic Indoor / Outdoor Respiratory Allergy Test Panel measures your immune system response to specific indoor and outdoor allergens, which can be part of helping to determine whether you have an allergy.

$239.00

+ $6.00 Physician Service Fee

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What

The 14 Basic Indoor / Outdoor Respiratory Allergy Test Panel measures the level of IgE antibodies that your immune system produces in response to specific tree pollen, weed, grass, and common indoor allergens.

Who

Must be 18+ years of age to purchase

Orders not permitted in: AK, HI, AZ

How

Type of sample to be collected:
Blood (venipuncture—a needle is used to draw blood from a vein)

Where

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About the test

The 14 Basic Indoor / Outdoor Respiratory Allergy Test Panel measures the level of IgE antibodies in your blood to specific tree pollen, weeds, grass, and common indoor allergens. This panel measures immune responses to weeds and grasses (Bermuda grass, Timothy grass, Common Ragweed, Rough Pigweed, Sheep Sorrel), tree pollen (Oak, Elm), and specific indoor allergens (Cat Dander, Dog Dander, Mouse Urine, A. Alternata, Cockroach, and dust mites D. Pteronyssinus, and D. Farinae).

PLEASE NOTE

This test reports the presence of lgE(s) antibodies to tree pollen allergens, weed and grass allergens, and indoor allergens, but the result by itself cannot confirm the presence of the allergy. It’s important to follow up with your healthcare provider or an allergy specialist. They will review your results along with your medical history, signs and symptoms, medications, and any other test results. Only a healthcare provider can diagnose an allergy and prescribe medication, if needed.

The 14 Basic Indoor / Outdoor Respiratory Allergy Test Panel measures the level of specific IgE antibodies in your blood. These antibodies are an immune response to specific tree pollen allergens. When you are exposed to an allergen, your immune system activates the release of too much of the antibody IgE.

IgE activation causes the release of a substance called histamine, which causes an allergic reaction. IgE antibodies are normally found in small amounts in the blood, but higher amounts can be a sign that the body overreacts to allergens. Having IgE antibodies, along with allergic symptoms, may indicate an allergy. Our 14 Basic Indoor / Outdoor Respiratory Allergy Test Panel can help identify if you have an allergic reaction to 5 weeds and grasses (Bermuda grass, Timothy grass, Common Ragweed, Rough Pigweed, Sheep Sorrel), 2 tree pollens (Oak, Elm), and 7 specific indoor allergens (Cat Dander, Dog Dander, Mouse Urine, A. Alternata, Cockroach, and dust mites D. Pteronyssinus, and D. Farinae).

The 14 Basic Indoor / Outdoor Respiratory Allergy Test Panel may be helpful in identifying if you have had or currently have an allergic reaction to tree pollens. If so, you may have any of the following signs and symptoms:

Sneezing
Irritated eyes (swelling, redness, watering, itching, and/or puffiness)
Congestion
Stuffy or runny nose
Itchy nose, ears, or mouth
Headache
Fatigue
Chest tightness
Wheezing
Increased asthma symptoms

The 14 Basic Indoor / Outdoor Respiratory Allergy Test Panel is for anyone who wants to know whether their body produces antibodies that trigger allergic reactions to specific tree pollens, weeds and/or grasses, or common indoor allergens. You must be 18 years old or older to purchase.

You do not need to do anything special to prepare for the sample collection. Fasting is not required for this test.

When your results are ready, we will send them to you in a clear, easy-to-read report.

You will have the option to speak with an independent physician to discuss your results.

If your results differ from expected ranges, you may receive an alert call to inform you.

Your test results will be available to you a few days after we collect your sample.

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FAQs

If I test positive for one type of respiratory allergy, am I likely to be allergic to others?

In most cases, people are allergic to just one tree, weed, grass, or other single allergen of one type. However, if the proteins in one type are similar to those found in another, a cross-reaction may develop. For example, those with oak tree allergies may be at risk for developing reactions to other tree pollens due to cross-reactivity, such as to birch tree pollen.

Can I grow out of a respiratory allergy to either tree pollen, weeds, grasses, or common indoor allergens?

Although some people may find they’re no longer affected by a specific allergy as they get older, others may develop new allergies as the years pass. Investigators are still unclear why some people grow out of their allergies, others seem to have lifelong allergies, and still others go on to develop new allergies when they’re older. Further, for some people, their tree pollen allergies may differ from season to season and year to year. In some cases, such changes may be due to moving to a different region of the country. For others, their symptoms diminish for unknown reasons.

Does a positive result mean that I have an allergy?

The results of this test alone should not be used to determine whether or not you have an allergy. It’s important to follow up with your healthcare provider. Only a healthcare provider or allergy specialist can diagnose or rule out an allergy and help create a plan that’s right for you.

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