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This test is ideal if you're experiencing sneezing, runny nose, itchy eyes, coughing, or breathing difficulties that seem to worsen during certain seasons or in specific environments. It helps identify exactly which environmental allergens in Kansas, Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota are triggering your respiratory symptoms, from tree pollen and grasses to mold, pet dander, and cockroaches. Many people use this test when over-the-counter allergy medications aren't enough or when they want to pinpoint specific triggers to avoid.
This is a simple blood test that typically requires no special preparation. You don't need to fast or stop taking your allergy medications before testing, as the test measures your immune system's antibody response rather than current symptoms. However, always inform your healthcare provider about any medications you're taking, as some immune-suppressing drugs may affect results.
This comprehensive panel measures your immune response (IgE antibodies) to 24 environmental allergens commonly found in the Kansas, Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota region. It tests for tree pollens like cottonwood, elm, oak, maple, mountain cedar, ash, and mulberry that cause spring allergies, grasses like Bermuda and Timothy that trigger summer symptoms, and weeds like ragweed, Russian thistle, nettle, and sheep sorrel that peak in fall. The panel also checks for year-round indoor allergens including dust mites, cat and dog dander, mouse urine proteins, cockroaches, and molds like Aspergillus, Penicillium, Alternaria, and Cladosporium.
What this means
Your IgE antibodies to common ragweed are elevated, indicating a positive sensitization. This suggests ragweed pollen is likely a trigger for your late summer and fall allergy symptoms like sneezing, runny nose, and itchy eyes. Understanding this trigger allows you to take preventive measures during ragweed season, typically August through October in your region.
Recommended actions
Monitor pollen counts and stay indoors when ragweed levels are high, especially on dry, windy days
Keep windows closed during ragweed season and use air conditioning with clean filters
Shower and change clothes after spending time outdoors to remove pollen
Consider starting antihistamines before ragweed season begins and discuss immunotherapy options with your doctor