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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, congestion, or difficulty breathing that seems tied to certain times of year or indoor environments. It helps identify exactly which environmental allergens in Iowa, Illinois, or Missouri are triggering your respiratory symptoms, from tree pollen and grasses to mold, dust mites, and pet dander. Many people use this test when over-the-counter allergy medications aren't working well or they want to know specifically what they're allergic to so they can avoid triggers more effectively.
No special preparation is required for this allergy test. You don't need to fast or stop taking your allergy medications beforehand. The test measures your body's sensitization to allergens over time, so your current antihistamine or other allergy medication use won't affect the results.
This comprehensive panel tests your IgE antibody response to 27 environmental allergens common to Iowa, Illinois, and Missouri. It includes tree pollens like oak, elm, maple, cottonwood, and walnut that trigger spring allergies; grasses like Timothy and Bermuda that cause summer symptoms; weeds like ragweed and Russian thistle that peak in fall; plus year-round indoor allergens like dust mites, mold species, pet dander from cats and dogs, and cockroach proteins. Together, these measurements pinpoint exactly which environmental triggers are causing your respiratory issues throughout the year.
What this means
Your IgE level for Common Ragweed is elevated, indicating you're sensitized to ragweed pollen, which is a major fall allergen in Iowa, Illinois, and Missouri. This sensitization likely contributes to sneezing, congestion, and itchy eyes you may experience from late summer through fall when ragweed is pollinating.
Recommended actions
Stay indoors during peak pollen hours (morning and windy days) in late summer and fall
Use HEPA air filters in your bedroom and main living areas during ragweed season
Shower and change clothes after outdoor activities to remove pollen
Consider discussing immunotherapy with an allergist if symptoms are severe or interfere with daily life