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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, runny nose, itchy eyes, coughing, or breathing difficulties that you suspect are caused by allergies. It helps pinpoint exactly what environmental triggers—like pollen, mold, pet dander, or dust mites—are causing your symptoms so you can take targeted action. This is especially useful if you live in the Northeastern US and your symptoms follow seasonal patterns or worsen indoors.
No special preparation is required for this allergy blood test. You don't need to fast, and you can continue taking your allergy medications as prescribed. Unlike skin testing, antihistamines won't affect your results. Simply schedule your blood draw at a convenient time and your sample will be analyzed for specific IgE antibodies to environmental allergens.
This comprehensive panel tests for IgE antibodies to 27 common environmental allergens specific to the Northeastern United States. It evaluates your sensitivity to tree pollens (birch, oak, maple, elm, cottonwood, sycamore, walnut, ash, mulberry, mountain cedar), grass pollens (Bermuda, Timothy), weed pollens (ragweed, mugwort, pigweed, sheep sorrel), indoor allergens (dust mites, cockroach, mouse urine), pet dander (cat and dog), and molds (Alternaria, Aspergillus, Cladosporium, Penicillium). Together, these measurements provide a complete picture of what environmental triggers are causing your respiratory symptoms throughout the year.
What this means
Your test shows a moderate level of IgE antibodies to cat dander, indicating you're sensitized to cats. This means exposure to cats may trigger allergy symptoms like sneezing, itchy eyes, runny nose, or difficulty breathing. The level suggests a clinically significant sensitivity that's likely contributing to your symptoms when you're around cats or in environments where cat dander is present.
Recommended actions
Avoid direct contact with cats and keep them out of bedrooms if you have a cat at home
Use HEPA air purifiers to reduce airborne cat dander in your living spaces
Wash hands and change clothes after visiting homes with cats
Consider discussing allergy medications or immunotherapy with your doctor if avoidance isn't possible