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We stand behind our service
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 ongoing respiratory issues like sneezing, congestion, wheezing, or itchy eyes and want to identify what's triggering your symptoms. It checks for allergic reactions to common environmental allergens found in Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi, including pollen from trees and grasses, mold spores, dust mites, and pet dander. Many people use this test when their symptoms are persistent or seasonal and they want to pinpoint the specific triggers so they can better manage their environment and feel better.
No special preparation is needed for this allergy blood test. You don't need to fast, and you can continue taking your allergy medications since they won't affect the IgE antibody levels in your blood. Simply visit the lab during normal hours for a quick blood draw.
This comprehensive panel measures your IgE antibody levels to 24 different environmental allergens commonly found in the Southern region. It evaluates your sensitivity to tree pollens (birch, elm, maple, oak, pecan, walnut, mountain cedar, mulberry), grass pollens (Bermuda and Timothy grass), weed pollens (ragweed, marsh elder, pigweed), mold spores (Alternaria, Aspergillus, Cladosporium, Penicillium), dust mites, pet dander from cats and dogs, cockroach allergen, and mouse proteins. Together, these measurements provide a complete picture of what environmental triggers may be causing your breathing problems, congestion, or allergy symptoms throughout the year.
What this means
Your test shows positive IgE antibodies to cat dander, indicating your immune system is sensitized to cat allergens. This sensitivity may be contributing to your respiratory symptoms like sneezing, congestion, or itchy eyes when you're around cats or in environments where cat dander is present.
Recommended actions
Keep cats out of bedrooms and create pet-free zones in your home
Use HEPA air filters in main living areas to reduce airborne dander
Wash hands after touching cats and avoid touching your face
Consider allergy immunotherapy if avoidance isn't possible and symptoms are severe