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Go directly to the lab, no extra fees
With friendly doctor's notes & guidance
Lab visit as quick as 10 mins in & out
This test is ideal if you're experiencing persistent sneezing, nasal congestion, itchy eyes, wheezing, or difficulty breathing in Georgia, northern Florida, or South Carolina. It helps identify which specific environmental allergens in your region are triggering your respiratory symptoms—whether it's pollen, mold, pet dander, or dust mites. Many people use this test when over-the-counter allergy medications aren't working well or when they want to know exactly what they're allergic to so they can avoid those triggers.
No special preparation is required for this blood test. Unlike skin allergy testing, you don't need to stop taking antihistamines or allergy medications before the test. You can eat normally and take your regular medications. This makes blood allergy testing particularly convenient for people who rely on daily allergy medications or have sensitive skin.
This comprehensive panel measures your immune system's IgE antibody response to 23 different allergens common to the Southeastern United States. It includes indoor allergens like dust mites, pet dander from cats and dogs, mold spores, and cockroach proteins that cause year-round symptoms. The panel also tests outdoor allergens like tree pollen (oak, birch, elm, maple, mountain cedar, pecan), grass pollen (Bermuda, Bahia, Timothy), and weed pollen (ragweed, pigweed, nettle, sheep sorrel) that cause seasonal flare-ups. Together, these measurements provide a complete picture of what's triggering your respiratory allergy symptoms in your specific geographic region.
What this means
Your IgE antibodies to cat dander are moderately elevated, indicating a significant allergic sensitivity to cats. This level of sensitization commonly causes symptoms like sneezing, itchy eyes, nasal congestion, or even breathing difficulty when exposed to cats or environments where cats have been. Even if you don't own a cat, exposure can occur in homes, offices, or on clothing of cat owners.
Recommended actions
Avoid direct contact with cats and limit time in environments where cats live
Use HEPA air purifiers in your home to reduce airborne cat allergen particles
Wash hands and change clothes after visiting homes with cats
Consider discussing allergy medications or immunotherapy with your doctor if avoidance isn't practical